Published on: Oct 31, 2025 8:30 pm IST | Updated on: Oct 30, 2025 6:30 pm IST
The Asia Cup 2025 finalists, Pakistan, were flattened by the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup runners-up at home in the first game of the 3-match T20I series at Rawalpindi by 55 runs. The two teams will now lock horns in the second game of the series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. It’s a must-win game for the hosts to stay alive in the series, whereas the visitors will look to seal the series before the action gets into the third and final T20I of the series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd T20I Match PAK vs SA, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Having won the first game quite convincingly in Rawalpindi, South Africa will start as the favorites in this game. The hosts, Pakistan, will be under pressure to deliver in front of their passionate home crowd. One more collective performance with bat, ball, and on the field will help the Proteas to take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series. Expect the win probability meter to favor the visitors. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd T20I Match PAK vs SA at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
SA: 56% win chance PAK: 44% win chance
The Pakistan opener started well in the last game scoring 24 off 19. He will be up to give Pakistan yet another good start.
The wicket-keeper batter is expecting to get back in form. The left-hander will be keen to put up a great show with the bat.
The South African pocket dynamite has scored the most runs for the team in the middle overs. He has 273 runs to his name from the last 9 T20I innings.
The former Pakistan skipper's much anticipated return to the T20I side ended in a duck. However, he still remains as the most vital batter in the line up and the spotlight would be on him to score big.
Check out our prediction for the PAK vs SA 2nd T20I match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
South Africa will be eyeing a series-clinching win when they take on Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series at Lahore on October 31. After a dominant 55-run victory in the opening game at Rawalpindi, the visitors have momentum firmly on their side. Their batting unit fired collectively, while the bowlers executed their plans with precision to dismantle Pakistan’s chase.
With a 1-0 lead, South Africa will be keen to wrap up the series early and avoid a decider. Expect them to stick with a winning combination, banking on their top-order firepower and disciplined bowling attack. For Pakistan, this is a must-win encounter. They’ll need to regroup quickly, address their middle-order frailties, and find a way to counter South Africa’s pace and spin threats.
The Lahore pitch is likely to offer a bit more assistance to batters, which could make for a high-scoring affair. However, pressure will be on the hosts to deliver in front of a home crowd. A win for South Africa will not only seal the series but also boost their confidence heading into future assignments. All eyes will be on whether Pakistan can bounce back or if the Proteas will finish the job in style.
For Pakistan, the second T20I against South Africa is nothing short of a must-win encounter. After suffering a heavy 55-run defeat in the series opener at Rawalpindi, the hosts find themselves under pressure to bounce back and keep the series alive. A loss in Lahore would hand South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead, making this fixture a do-or-die scenario for Salman Ali Agha and his men.
Pakistan’s batting unit struggled to build momentum in the first game, with middle-order collapses proving costly. To turn things around, they’ll need a more composed approach, especially against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. The bowlers, too, must tighten their lines and lengths, particularly in the death overs where the Proteas capitalized.
Playing at home, Pakistan will look to draw energy from the Lahore crowd and rely on familiar conditions to stage a comeback. Tactical adjustments, sharper fielding, and better execution will be key in the middle-order. With pride and the series on the line, expect Pakistan to come out with renewed intent and aggression. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 25 SA won: 13 PAK won: 12 No Result: 0 RECENT form PAKISTAN: L W W L L RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: W L A L W
With a win in the last game, South Africa has pipped Pakistan in head-to-head wins over Pakistan. It was 12 apeice before the last game, but now it’s 13-12 in favor of the Proteas out of the 25 encounters.
How will the two teams, i.e., Pakistan vs South Africa, fare in the 2nd T20I in Lahore? Let’s take a look.
Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewlad Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (C), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nqabad Peter/Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I between South Africa vs Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
With dew likely to influence the second innings at Gaddafi Stadium, the toss could be pivotal. The team winning it may opt to bowl first, aiming to exploit evening conditions and chase under lights. South Africa might back their bowling depth, while Pakistan could prefer setting a target in familiar conditions.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 2nd T20I match of the South Africa Tour of Pakistan will take place live on the FanCode app. The live TV coverage for this series won’t be available in India.
With winning momentum by their side, the Proteas have the upper hand heading into this contest. They won the first game quite convincingly and will take the confidence from that game. For the hosts to improve, they need to be more responsible with the bat, particularly in their middle-order, which has been haunting them since the Asia Cup 2025. As of now, expect South Africa to have the upper hand. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, Pakistan, are expected to win the PAK vs SA 2nd T20I match.