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Pakistan is under immense pressure heading into the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, after suffering a heavy defeat in the series opener. Having won the toss, Pakistan’s skipper has elected to bowl first, banking on the Lahore pitch and the evening conditions to help the home side level the series.
This match marks a crucial opportunity for Pakistan (Ranked 7th) to bounce back against a spirited, though not full-strength, South Africa (Ranked 5th) side that showed clinical execution in the first game. The head-to-head record remains tight, with the Proteas holding a marginal lead.
Match Details & Officials
| Element | Detail |
| Event | South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 (2nd T20I) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Toss Result | Pakistan won the toss and elected to field (bowl first). |
| Match Timings | 03:00 PM GMT | 08:00 PM Local Time |
| Officials | On-field: Asif Yaqoob, Rashid Riaz | TV Umpire: Faisal Afridi | Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle |
Playing XIs and Performance Metrics
Team Lineups
| Team | Playing XI |
| Pakistan | Saim, Sahibzada, Babar, Agha (c), Usman (wk), Hasan, Nawaz, Faheem, Shaheen, Naseem, Abrar. |
| South Africa | Kock (wk), Hendricks, Zorzi, Brevis, Breetzke, Ferreira (c), Linde, Bosch, Williams, Burger, Ngidi. |
Head-to-Head & Form Guide
| Metric | Pakistan | South Africa |
| T20I Wins (Overall) | 12 | 13 |
| Global Ranking | 7th | 5th |
| Recent Form (Last 5) | L L W W L | W L L W L |
IMAGE CREDIT : CRICKET12
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