Pakistan will face South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the 3rd T20I of the ongoing South Africa tour of Pakistan. With the series currently tied 1-1, both teams will be eager to gain the upper hand in this crucial match. Pakistan comes into this game with momentum after winning the second T20I by 9 wickets.
These two teams have a closely contested recent history in T20I cricket, with Pakistan holding a slight 6-5 advantage over South Africa in their last encounters.
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Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore provides excellent conditions for T20 cricket and is known to be a batting-friendly wicket that offers assistance to pace bowlers. Recent statistics show that pacers have a moderate advantage at this venue, having taken 44 wickets compared to 25 by spinners in the last 5 T20 matches.
The venue has witnessed competitive batting matches with an average first innings score of 191 runs. Pakistan has been inconsistent with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 completed matches, while South Africa has been in poor form with just 1 win and 4 losses in their recent T20I fixtures.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs South Africa |
| Date | November 1st, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM Local, 8:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) |
| Tournament | South Africa tour of Pakistan – 3rd T20I |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly wicket with pace assistance |
| Average Score | 191 runs (first innings average), total scores around 170-210 expected |
| Favors | Moderate advantage for pacers (44 wickets vs 25 for spinners) |
| Surface | Excellent for batting with good bounce and carry for fast bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions with 0% rain, pleasant evening weather |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first (58% opt to bowl first) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Pleasant conditions at 21°C expected |
| Humidity | High humidity at 80% |
| Wind Speed | Light winds at 3 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – clear conditions with no rain risk |
| Overall | Clear night weather, ideal for cricket, with comfortable playing conditions |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Gaddafi Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a strong preference to bowl first, with 58% of captains opting to chase in recent T20 matches. Teams bowling first have won 50% of matches at this venue, indicating that chasing provides a balanced advantage on this surface.
Injury Updates
No major injuries have been reported until now; both teams are expected to field their strongest available XI.
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PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Records
- PAK beat SA by 9 wickets: PAK – 112/1(13.1), SA – 110/10 (19.2) (31 Oct, 2025)
- SA beat PAK by 55 runs: PAK – 139/10 (18.1), SA – 194/9 (20) (28-29 Oct, 2025)
- SA beat PAK by 7 wickets: PAK – 206/5 (20), SA – 210/3 (19.3) (13 Dec, 2024)
- SA beat PAK by 11 runs: PAK – 172/8 (20), SA – 183/9 (20) (10 Dec, 2024)
- PAK beat SA by 33 runs (D/L): PAK – 185/9 (20), SA – 108/9 (14) (03 Nov, 2022)
- PAK beat SA by 3 wickets: PAK – 149/7 (19.5), SA – 144/10 (19.3) (16 Apr, 2021)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| S Ayub (Captain) | Scored 124 runs in 5 matches |
| C Bosch (Vice Captain) | Took 13 wickets in 5 matches |
| B Azam | Scored 60 runs in 5 matches |
| Q de Kock | Scored 103 runs in 5 matches |
| S Mirza | Took 9 wickets in 5 matches |
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