Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I- Who will win today PAK vs SA match?

Pakistan will take on South Africa in the first game of the T20I series on Wednesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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PAK vs SA, 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: Pakistan would be unhappy with the way the second Test went, and the series ended in a draw. Now, the action shifts to the shorter format. These two sides will take on each other in three T20Is, starting on October 28. The first game will start at 8:30 PM IST at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Agha Salman is still the captain of the team after the team had a poor Asia Cup 2025. Babar Azam, Usman Khan, and Naseem Shah are back for T20Is. Can this move work for them? For South Africa, Donovan Ferreira will be the captain. The visitors have rested senior players, and their young guns are ready to take on the challenge.

PAK vs SA: Match Details

• Date: October 28 (Wednesday)
• Time: 8:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs SA: Live Streaming Details

Fans in India can watch the live action of the first T20I on the Sony Sports Networks. The live stream option will be available on the Sony LIV app or website.

PAK vs SA: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Total Matches: 24
• Pakistan: 12
• South Africa: 12
• Drawn: 00

PAK vs SA: Ground Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a flat wicket, which will have a lot of runs. The ball comes nicely to the bat, and one side of the boundary is short. Batters can utilize the fast outfield, and the wicket is very dry.

PAK vs SA: Possible XIs

Pakistan: Saim, Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Md. Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira (c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman

PAK vs SA: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Dewald Brevis has started his T20I career with a bang. He already has a blistering century to his name in the last series. For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan showed good form in the Asia Cup 2025 and will be the one to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler

Shaheen Afridi is bowling in good rhythm and is picking up early wickets. For South Africa, veteran Lungi Ngidi has all variations in his arsenal to get success in this game.

Today Match Prediction: Pakistan have always been guilty of not performing consistently. That is why we predict South Africa to win this game.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.