Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20I 2025 Highlights | Full Match Review, Score & Updates

Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20I Highlights 2025 – Complete Match Summary

Date: 28th October 2025
Stadium: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Event: Pakistan tour of South Africa 2025
Match Time: 03:00 PM GMT | 08:00 PM Local

Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20I Highlights – Summary

The thrilling Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20I 2025 was held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting a three-match series that is already shaping up to be an exciting one. Both sides were entering the match with even T20 international records — 24 matches played, 12 wins each.

This game was particularly important as Babar Azam and Quinton de Kock returned to the T20I format, introducing world-class experience into their respective teams. Fans expected a high-scoring game on the Rawalpindi surface, which is well-suited for batting.

Pakistan Team’s Recent Performance

Pakistan has been in solid form all through 2025, playing 26 T20 matches — winning 15 and losing 11. Having performed admirably in the Asia Cup 2025 by beating Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Oman, the Men in Green approached this series with confidence. They faced only one big test in the form of India, which they lost three crucial games.

Prior to the Asia Cup, Pakistan won the Tri-Nation Series title in the UAE comprehensively defeating Afghanistan and UAE. Such solid performances have made Pakistan a strong team, particularly at home.

South Africa’s Challenge

South Africa, who are 5th in T20I rankings, came into the series with a desire to regain their dominance. Guided by a combination of veteran players and new blood, the Proteas have a reputation for playing attacking cricket and are excellent fielders. Despite Pakistan’s home ground advantage, South Africa’s batting depth and quick bowling make them hard to overcome.

Match Insights

Toss: To be announced

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Conditions: Clear skies and batting-friendly pitch expected

Pakistan T20I Ranking: 7th

South Africa T20I Ranking: 5th

Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan Team:
Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Usman Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed

South Africa Team:
Quinton de Kock (C, WK), Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Alick Athanaze

Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Total Matches: 24

Pakistan Wins: 12

South Africa Wins: 12

Last Five T20Is:

Pakistan: L, W, W, L, W

South Africa: L, L, W, L, W

Officials

Umpires: Asif Yaqoob, Rashid Riaz

TV Umpire: Faisal Afridi

Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle

Reserve Umpire: Tariq Rasheed

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