PAK vs SA Match Prediction : 2nd Test, South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025

This will be a test in every sense of the word for South Africa. The team struggled to counter the spin threat that Pakistan threw at them. They will face more of the same in the second Test. You can expect Pakistan to put the nail in the coffin in this game.

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Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record

Pakistan has moved slightly ahead in the past five matches after a stunning victory in the first Test. The home team leads this series one-nil. Pakistan has won three and South Africa has won two of the last five Tests between them.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live-streaming and Broadcast

The FanCode app is the exclusive platform for streaming the second Test match between Pakistan and South Africa in India. This Test will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 20 to 24 October 2025.

The first Test is scheduled for 12 to 16 October 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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’s batting order of Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam is a fearsome combination built for long partnerships and innings control. This lineup can blunt the new ball and wear down bowling attacks.

Following them, Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha offer a rise in tempo if the team gets off to a great start. The team had four half-centurions in the first innings of the first Test.

Mohammad Rizwan, as wicketkeeper, brings elite glovework and energy as a vocal player in the field. Rizwan’s ability to rotate strike and pick gaps under pressure means the side is always ticking over the scoreboard.

The pace attack, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali, is the team’s primary strike weapon with the new ball. Afridi took a four-wicket haul in the previous Test. Spin resources are well balanced with a left-arm and right-arm combination of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan.

Noman’s tidy approach will be ideal for control on slower tracks, while Sajid’s attacking variations and flight provide another strike option that can break partnerships. 16 of the 20 wickets that Pakistan claimed in the previous Test were from the spin bowlers.

Pakistan Expected Playing 11

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali,

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South Africa

South Africa’s batting is currently where the side lacks strength in its Test team. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton have shown that they know how to make starts, but that won’t be enough to win a Test match in Pakistan. Something doesn’t feel right about the middle order either.

A few batters out of form, together with batters who are still trying to nail down a spot in the team, make for a concerning and confused batting lineup. In the second innings of the previous match, the team was bowled out for 183. Only three players crossed the 50-run mark across both innings.

The bowling unit is overly reliant on Kagiso Rabada for attacking moments. That would be a major concern on a pitch that won’t be suited to his strengths. He only picked up two wickets in the whole match at Lahore.

The spin trio of Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen and Simon Harmer provides control on this pitch, but only 19 Tests between them means the spin-bowling will be light on Test experience.

South Africa Expected Playing 11

Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Prenelan Subrayen, Kagiso Rabada

PAK vs SA Toss Prediction

Pakistan chose to bat first in the first Test. You won’t need to expect anything different for the second Test either.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Days one and two are likely to be the best time for batting over the full Test match. As the days go on and the pitch starts to dry out and crack up, the spinners will come to the party. The quick bowlers may get something off the wicket with the new ball, but that should quickly fade away as the pitch flattens.

The weather for the five days of this Test is expected to be consistently hot and dry. The highest chance of rain of any of the days is only two percent chance of rain.

PAK vs SA: Who Will Win?

Test matches in recent years have been built on home conditions and the advantage that brings. Pakistan's Test team is well adapted to its familiar spinning pitches. A home win is very likely. South Africa, facing challenging foreign conditions, already start this game on the backfoot.

Bet on Pakistan to win.

Pro Tip: Pakistan is clearly the favorite and its two spinners are expected to dominate once more. Noman Ali is an excellent candidate to consider for the 'Top Bowler' betting market.