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PAK vs SA 2nd T20I statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

Akshita Patel

Pakistan to face South Africa in 2nd T20I [Source: @ProteasMenCSA/X.com]Pakistan to face South Africa in 2nd T20I [Source: @ProteasMenCSA/X.com]

Pakistan will meet South Africa in the second T20I of the 3-game series on Friday, October 31. The match will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 8:30 PM IST.

Pakistan

Pakistan will be desperate to bounce back after a disappointing show in the first T20I at Rawalpindi, where they were bundled out for just 139 chasing 195. Only Saim Ayub (37) and Mohammad Nawaz (36) showed resistance against South Africa’s disciplined bowling. 

Babar, who fell for a duck, will be eager to find form at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, a venue he loves. Pakistan’s pace duo, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, must strike early, while the top order needs to step up to keep the series alive.

South Africa

South Africa’s young and energetic side stunned Pakistan in the series opener, producing an all-round performance despite missing several senior players. Reeza Hendricks led the charge with a fluent 60, while George Linde’s late fireworks lifted them to 194. 

With the ball, debutant Corbin Bosch and Linde dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, ensuring a 55-run win. Heading into the Lahore clash, the Proteas will aim to seal the series, confident in their strong bowling attack and fearless young batting core that thrived under pressure in Rawalpindi.

PAK vs SA Head-to-head overview

Pakistan and South Africa have played 25 T20Is together. The Proteas won 13 games, while Pakistan also sealed 12 wins.

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore pitch report

The pitch at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium has always favoured batters, offering even bounce and good carry that encourages stroke play. With an average first-innings score of 166, teams batting first have won 20 of 32 T20Is here. 

Fast bowlers may get some swing early under lights, but batting becomes easier as the match progresses. Spinners tend to find assistance in the middle overs once the surface dries up, making timing and shot selection crucial for both sides.

Pakistan and South Africa probable playing XI

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 (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira (c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Top run scorers in PAK vs SA T20Is

We are only considering the players from the current squad.

Babar Azam - 447 runs

Ex-Pakistan captain Babar Azam has hammered 447 runs in 14 T20Is played against South Africa. He has an average of 31.92, a strike rate of 140.56, with 1 hundred and 2 fifties.

Reeza Hendricks - 390 runs 

South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks has scored 390 runs in 9 T20I innings vs Pakistan, with 43.33 average, 148.28 strike rate and 3 half-centuries.

Quinton de Kock - 170 runs

Veteran South African opener Quinton de Kock has amassed 170 runs in 6 T20Is vs Pakistan with 34.00 average and 128.78 strike rate.

Top wicket-takers in PAK vs SA T20Is

We are only considering the players from the current squad

Shaheen Afridi - 14 wickets

Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi has picked 14 wickets in 13 T20Is played against South Africa. He also had 27.42 average and 7.83 economy.

George Linde - 11 wickets

In just 7 T20Is played against Pakistan, George Linde grabbed 11 wickets at 15.90 average, 7.60 economy and a four-wicket-haul.

Mohammad Nawaz - 11 wickets

Even Pakistan spinner Mohammad Nawaz had 11 wickets to his name in 9 T20Is played against South Africa, with 19.72 average and 7.23 economy.

PAK vs SA key stats

Pakistan key records

  • Babar Azam is Pakistan’s most successful T20I batter, especially against South Africa, with 447 runs, including a hundred.
  • Even at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Babar has amassed 722 runs in 21 T20Is with 42.47 average, 137.52 strike rate, 1 hundred and 5 fifties.
  • Shaheen Afridi is in good form, picking 19 wickets in 18 T20Is played in 2025 alone with 25.15 average and 7.48 economy.
  • Babar Azam vs Lungi Ngidi in T20Is - 63 runs, 52 balls, 0 dismissals
  • Quinton de Kock vs Shaheen Afridi in T20Is - 10 runs, 11 balls, 1 dismissal
  • Reeza Hendricks vs Abrar Ahmed in T20Is - 33 runs, 27 balls, 2 dismissals
  • At Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan have played 26 games, winning 16 while losing 10 contests. Out of the last 5 T20Is played here, Pakistan won four games and lost just one.

South Africa key records

  • Dewald Brevis is in stellar form, scoring 349 runs in 11 T20Is played in 2025 with a 197.17 strike rate, one hundred and one fifty.
  • Corbin Bosch has picked 14 wickets in 9 T20Is played in 2025 with 7.71 economy and a four-wicket-haul that he picked against Pakistan in the first T20I.
  • Quinton de Kock, who came out of retirement, has the most T20I runs (2608) for South Africa. Against Pakistan, he has scored 170 runs in the past.
  • Quinton de Kock vs Mohammad Nawaz in T20I - 47 runs, 40 balls, 1 dismissal
  • Babar Azam vs Lizaad Williams in T20I - 36 runs, 31 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Babar Azam vs George Linde in T20I - 34 runs, 27 balls, 1 dismissal
  • At Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, South Africa has played just 3 T20Is, winning 1 while losing 2 games.

Records that can be broken in PAK vs SA 2nd T20I

  • Babar Azam is 9 runs (4223) away from becoming the highest run scorer in the history of the T20I format.
  • Saim Ayub is 10 runs away from completing 900 T20I runs.
  • Hasan Nawaz is 48 runs away from completing 500 T20I runs.
  • Reeza Hendricks is 51 runs away from completing 2500 T20I runs.