Pakistan vs South Africa Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today's match between PAK vs SA?

Pakistan and South Africa. (Photo source: Getty Images)

Pakistan are set to lock horns with South Africa in the first T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, October 28, in the highly-anticipated three-match series. The two teams recently squared off in a two-match Test series, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The T20I series promises to be as intriguing.

Pakistan were not at their best during the 2025 Asia Cup last month. Still, they managed to reach the finals. During the tournament, they registered four wins and three defeats. All of their losses came against arch-rivals India. In home conditions, Pakistan will look to give South Africa a tough time.

South Africa, on the other hand, will want to bounce back strongly after their shock defeat to Namibia in Windhoek earlier this month. The experienced players like Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, and Lungi Ngidi will have to step up and guide the plethora of youngsters in the squad along the way.

PAK vs SA — Match Details

Match	Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2025
Date and time	Tuesday, October 28; 8:30 PM (IST)
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Live broadcast and streaming	FanCode (app & website)

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Ground — Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to provide a decent surface for batting. However, the new ball might swing around for a couple of overs. Dew could be a factor, especially in the second innings. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first.

PAK vs SA — Head-to-Head Records in ODIs

Matches Played	24
Won by Pakistan	12
Won by South Africa	12
No Result	00
Tied	00
First-ever Fixture	February 02, 2007 (SA Won)
Most-recent Fixture	December 13, 2024 (SA Won)

PAK vs SA — Probable Playing 11s Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (C), Usman Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah.

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (C), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger.

PAK vs SA — Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter — Dewald Brevis Dewald Brevis. (Photo source: X/Proteas Men)

Dewald Brevis was in blistering form against Australia Down Under in August. He slammed a century and a fifty in two out of three matches. If the right-handed batter gets going, it will be very difficult for the Pakistani bowlers to contain him.

Probable Best Bowler — Shaheen Afridi Shaheen Afridi . (Photo Source: Getty Images)

Shaheen Afridi had a decent outing in the Asia Cup, picking up 10 wickets in seven matches at an average of 16.40. He will look to give his team wickets inside the powerplay, so that they can put pressure on the inexperienced South African middle order.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.