Pakistan will face South Africa in the first T20 International of their 2025 series on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match begins a three-game T20 series that comes after the Test matches in South Africa’s tour of Pakistan. Both teams will look to improve their white-ball combinations before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Match Overview
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I (of 3)
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Start Time: 8:00 PM local time (8:30 PM IST)
- Series: South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025
The Rawalpindi clash will also carry a special message, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dedicated the match to Breast Cancer Awareness, with players wearing pink ribbons and the stadium decorated in pink.
Where to Watch Pak vs SA
Fans can catch the action live on several TV channels and digital platforms worldwide: Pakistan: A Sports HD, Ten Sports; live streaming on Tapmad and Tamasha apps. India: FanCode (digital streaming).
- South Africa: SuperSport TV.
- UK: PCB Live app.
- USA & Canada: Willow TV.
- Middle East & North Africa: Cricbuzz app (live streaming).
Head to Head Record in T20Is
Pakistan and South Africa have met 24 times in T20 internationals so far and the rivalry is perfectly balanced. Both teams have won 12 matches each, showing how evenly matched they are in this format.
- Total matches: 24
- Pakistan wins: 12
- South Africa wins: 12
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Pakistan T20 Squad vs South Africa 2025
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq. Reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Moqim
Key points:
- Babar Azam returns to the T20 setup.
- Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi will lead the pace attack.
- Salman Ali Agha gets his first assignment as T20 captain.
South Africa T20 Squad vs Pakistan 2025
Donovan Ferreira (captain), Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman.
Key points:
- Dewald Brevis and Reeza Hendricks will anchor the batting lineup.
- Quinton de Kock adds valuable experience behind the stumps.
- Lungi Ngidi and Lizaad Williams lead the pace attack.
What to Expect
The Rawalpindi surface usually offers pace and bounce early on, helping fast bowlers with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, batters can score freely if they settle in. Dew might play a role in the second innings, so the toss will be crucial, teams may prefer to bowl first.
Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
| 1 T20I | 28 Oct 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 2 T20I | 31 Oct 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 3 T20I | 1 Nov 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Every match starts at 8 PM
The 1st T20I between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi is likely to be an action-packed start to the series between two evenly matched sides. Both teams will fight to gain early momentum, and fans can expect entertaining cricket filled with high scores, tight endings, and top performances from youngsters and experienced players alike.
Written by Kinjal Walantra