PAK vs SA Match Prediction : 3rd T20, South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025
PAK vs SA Win Probability
58%
Pakistan
42%
South Africa
Pakistan To Win, 1.65
Pakistan used the conditions to its advantage brilliantly, especially on the batting front
South Africa's inexperience could end up being an issue
While Pakistan's batting is a big concern, there are signs that in home conditions, Pakistan could overpower South Africa
PAK vs SA Betting Tips
First boundary of the match to be four runs
This is one of the safest bets on show. Both teams hit their first boundaries along the ground in the previous match. South Africa hit its first four in the second over, while Pakistan hit its first four in the opening over.
Pakistan to score under 166.5 runs
You should do well if deciding to take on this bet. After two games in a row for Pakistan scoring under 166.5 runs, it should come as no shock if that happens in the third T20I. The surface is also likely to slow down a touch with this being the second consecutive day of cricket on this pitch.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Pakistan
South Africa
Pakistan thoroughly outplayed its visitors in the second T20I through unwavering pace and accuracy. The superb bowling effort was backed up with a batting effort second to none.
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Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record
This T20I series currently sits all square with each team winning once. This third T20I will be the decider. The past ten games between the teams have seen each side winning five games.
Pakistan vs South Africa Live-streaming and Broadcast
The third T20I between Pakistan and South Africa is at Gaddafi Stadium on 1 November 2025.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
PAK vs SA Team Previews
Pakistan
Pakistan is poised for another commanding victory. The explosive opening pairing of prolific T20 run-scorers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub could lay a formidable platform. Ayub comes off the back of a half-century.
That is before Babar Azam is allowed to play his game. Babar's calm presence ensures momentum isn't lost in the middle, but he will need to make an effort to keep his strike rate up.
Skipper Salman Agha and wicketkeeper Usman Khan will provide the finishing touches. This batting lineup is not the strongest or the most powerful but it has the advantage of playing in home conditions against an inexperienced lineup.
The bowling unit possesses the unique skillset to dismantle the Proteas again. The spin-duo of Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed can exploit the home conditions when the pitch starts to turn. The raw pace of Naseem Shah, the seam-bowling all-round threat of Faheem Ashraf and new entrant Salman Mirza will keep South Africa on the back foot throughout the innings.
The bowling will be key in setting up victory again. The pace unit took nine of the ten wickets in the previous match at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
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South Africa
Despite an impressive opening win, this South African team is too depleted and lacks the necessary depth to sustain long-term success against a better-drilled Pakistan. While Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks offer firepower up front, the Proteas' batting is dangerously top-heavy.
The previous match highlighted how wrong things can go when those two fail to score runs. They only scored seven runs between them.
The middle-order trio of Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke will face the dual threat of express pace and quality spin. The middle order did not stand up to the challenge in the previous game after losing patience quickly.
Across 25 T20I matches between de Zorzi, Breetzke and Ferreira, there is only one T20I half-century between them.
The absence of seasoned campaigners like Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada places immense pressure on Nandre Burger and Ottniel Baartman to deliver in the death overs. Something which is still a huge work in progress. Baartman got hit for 34 runs in his two overs of the previous match.
The lack of experience in challenging conditions puts the South Africans on the back foot.
South Africa Expected Playing 11
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira (c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi
PAK vs SA Toss Prediction
The dew factor at night and history between these sides at Gaddafi Stadium may suggest that bowling first is the preferred choice at the toss. In 2021, both results at this venue ended with the chasing side on top.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch should be an exciting one for batters. Reliable pace and bounce will make for a pleasant batting experience. The dry conditions of recent times will also help the spinners to operate with turn off the wicket. Pakistan’s highest total at the ground is 201 for seven against Bangladesh this year.
The weather forecast suggests excellent conditions for cricket. During the night, temperatures are expected to hover around the high 20s degrees Celsius with clear skies. There is a very low one percent chance of rain. Dew may have a partial role to play in proceedings.
PAK vs SA: Who Will Win?
Pakistan has the potential to beat South Africa again with their strong home advantage and another collective performance from the team’s star players. South Africa would’ve quickly come back down to earth after a humbling defeat in the previous T20I. Pakistan’s momentum will make the team the favourite to win.
Bet on Pakistan to win.
| Pro Tip: Babar Azam ends up moving the markets even when he is not in form. We think betting against him is the smart move right now as the Over/Under being offered on him is just too high. |
