The second and final Test of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 begins on Monday, October 20, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan lead the two-match series 1-0 after a dominant 93-run win in Lahore, courtesy of exceptional spin bowling. South Africa now face the daunting task of leveling the series under conditions that clearly favor spin once again. With both teams keen to end the series strongly, expect a gripping contest in Rawalpindi.Â
PAK vs RSA Win Probability - 2nd Test
PAK vs RSA Batting Tips
Pakistan vs South Africa Match Details, 2nd Test
| Match | South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2nd Test |
| Date | Monday, Oct 20, 2025 |
| Time | 10:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Live Streaming (TV) | NA |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | FanCode |
PAK vs RSA Today Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
Pakistan entered the 2nd Test in commanding form after outclassing South Africa in the first match. Their spinners, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, dominated at Lahore, taking 16 of the 20 wickets to fall. Captain Shan Masood has emphasized the importance of continuing that dominance on another spin-friendly wicket, supported by experienced batters Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq who anchored Pakistan’s strong totals in the last game.
South Africa’s struggles against spin were evident, as they collapsed to 183 in the second innings of the opening Test. Captain Aiden Markram faces a massive challenge to rally his side against an in-form Pakistan lineup. Kagiso Rabada, with limited success in Lahore, will need more support from the inexperienced spin trio of Simon Harmer, Senuran Muthusamy, and Prenelan Subrayen. If South Africa’s batting doesn’t adapt, Pakistan are favorites to clinch a 2-0 series sweep on home soil.
Pakistan vs South Africa Head to Head (Test)
| Total Match Played | 31 |
| RSA Won | 17 |
| PAK Won | 07 |
| Draw | 07 |
PAK vs RSA Teams Preview
Pakistan
Pakistan’s top order features consistency and adaptability, with Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood setting the tone and Babar Azam providing solidity. Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha offer aggression in the middle, while Rizwan remains reliable behind the stumps. The spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali will again be the team’s main weapon on the dry Rawalpindi pitch. Shaheen Afridi’s early strikes and Hasan Ali’s reverse swing round out a formidable attack.
PAK Probable Playing XI-
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
Top Player to bat on- Noman Ali & Sajid Khan
South Africa
The Proteas will rely heavily on opener Aiden Markram and No. 3 Ryan Rickelton, both of whom looked solid early on in Lahore. Tony de Zorzi and Dewald Brevis are expected to add middle-order firepower, while Rabada’s pace will be key with the new ball. However, inexperience in their spin department remains an issue, with Muthusamy and Harmer needing to step up.
RSA Probable Playing XI-
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
Top Player to bat on- Aiden Markram &Â Senuran Muthusamy
PAK vs RSA Weather & Pitch Report
Rawalpindi’s surface will favor batters early, but as the Test progresses, significant wear and tear will bring spinners into prominence. Day one and two should offer the best conditions for batting, while the final three days are expected to favor spin bowlers heavily. The weather is forecast to remain hot and dry with minimal rain chances, making for perfect Test cricket conditions.
Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper- Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne
- Batters- Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi
- All-rounders- Wiaan Mulder
- Bowlers- Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali (C), Sajid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy (VC)
Pro Tip- Always finalize your Dream 11 team after the confirmed playing XI announcement, usually released 30 minutes before start time. For a 10:30 AM IST start, review updates around 10:00 AM.
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