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PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st T20I, Pakistan vs South Africa T20I series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st T20I of Pakistan vs South Africa T20I series 2025 between PAK vs SA to be played in Rawalpindi.
The test series between Pakistan and South Africa was very tight, with both teams ending with one win each. Now, the focus will shift towards the three-match T20I series, which will begin on October 28 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Aiden Markram is not available for T20Is, and Donovan Ferreira will lead the Proteas. A number of senior players have been rested, and South Africa have given a chance to their young lot.
For Pakistan, Babar Azam and Naseem Shah have made their T20I returns, which is big news. Salman Agha has been retained as captain despite Pakistan’s poor showing in Asia Cup 2025, while Haris Rauf and Fakhar Zaman have been dropped.
PAK vs SA: Match Details
Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs South Africa (SA), 1st T20I, Pakistan vs South Africa T20I series 2025
Match Date: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 8:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 03:00 PM GMT / 8:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs SA: Head-to-Head: PAK (12) – SA (12)
These two sides have faced each other in 24 matches. The scoreline is very tight, as both sides have won 12 games each.
PAK vs SA: Weather Report
The forecast for Tuesday evening in Rawalpindi predicts clear and bright weather with expected temperature around 21-23°C while humidity is expected to be around 45-55 percent.
PAK vs SA: Pitch Report
The wicket in Rawalpindi is expected to be flat, and we might see a good score here. In the last few years, the pitch has flattened out, and bowlers have found it hard to bowl here. During the evening games, there has been dew as well, which can make it tough to execute bowling plans in the final overs. Hence, chasing can be a good option.
PAK vs SA: Predicted XIs:
Pakistan: Saim, Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Donovan Ferreira, Dewald Brevis, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Corbin Bosch, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Lungi Ngidi, Abrar Ahmed
Captain First-Choice: Dewald Brevis || Captain Second-Choice: Shaheen Afridi
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sahibzada Farhan|| Vice-captain Second-Choice: Lungi Ngidi
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Babar Azam, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi
Captain First-Choice: Saim Ayub || Captain Second-Choice: Corbin Bosch
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Quinton de Kock|| Vice-captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam
PAK vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pakistan have a good squad, but they have not been able to put up consistent performances. The return of Babar Azam will boost the fuel into the team. But, we back South Africa to win the game because they have been playing with higher-ranked sides in recent times.
Who won the PAK vs SA test series?
The PAK vs SA test series ended in a 1-1 draw.
When will first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa take place?
The first T20 between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on October 28, 2025.
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