PAK vs SA 1st T20I: Where to Watch Pakistan vs South Africa, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details

Pakistan come into this T20I series after a mixed run in the Asia Cup 2025, which ended last month. In their last five matches in the shortest format, they won three and lost two. Their last game was the Asia Cup final against arch-rivals India, where they fell short by five wickets and finished as runners-up. Now, under Salman Agha, Pakistan will be keen to start the home series with a win against South Africa.

South Africa, on the other hand, haven’t been in great form either. In their last five T20Is, they managed just one win, lost three games, and had one match end without a result. They also suffered a surprising four-wicket defeat against Namibia earlier this month. The Proteas will be looking to bounce back and end their poor run with a win over Pakistan.

Match Details

Pitch Report – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

The pitch should be fairly flat with a little grass. It will be good for batting at the start, but as the lights come on, it might get faster and help the fast bowlers with the new ball.

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head-to-Head in T20I's

Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan Probable XI: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (WK), Salman Agha (C), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

South Africa Probable XI: Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Donnovan Ferreira (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), George Linde, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

Broadcasting Details

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