LAHORE: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. With both teams eyeing a crucial win, the match promises to be a thrilling contest as Pakistan looks to bounce back from its opening-game defeat.
The teams come into the match with contrasting form. South Africa carries the momentum of a dominant win in the series opener, where they triumphed by 55 runs in Rawalpindi. Pakistan, however, will be looking for a recovery after their disappointing performance in the first match, following a series of setbacks, including losses to India in the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
Head-to-Head Record:
The two teams have faced each other 26 times in T20Is, with South Africa holding a narrow lead in the head-to-head record, having won 13 matches compared to Pakistan’s 12. One match has ended with no result.
Matches: 26
Pakistan: 12
South Africa: 13
No Result: 1
Form Guide:
The last time these two teams met in a bilateral T20I series, South Africa won 2-0, with the third match being abandoned due to rain.
Pakistan’s Recent Form: L, L, W, W, L (most recent first)
South Africa’s Recent Form: W, L, A, L, W
As the match unfolds, all eyes will be on Pakistan’s ability to bounce back and level the series, while South Africa will aim to build on their opening victory and take a commanding 2-0 lead.
Squads
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.
South Africa: Donovan Ferreira (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Breetzke, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams.
