PAK vs SA, 2nd T20I: Live streaming, match time, venue, pitch, weather report and head-to-head record

Pakistan are gearing up to face South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on October 31 (Friday). After suffering a heavy defeat in the opening game, the hosts will be desperate to bounce back and secure a win to keep their hopes alive in the series.

PAK vs SA Live Streaming

The Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd T20I is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST. The match will not be televised in India, but fans can watch the live streaming on the SportsTV YouTube channel.

PAK vs SA Playing 11

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz/ Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah/ Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed


South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (c), Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi

PAK vs SA Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is likely to offer assistance to spinners, while pacers could find some movement during the powerplay overs. Both sides are expected to opt for chasing, with an average first-innings score projected to be around 170 runs.

The weather in Lahore is expected to be ideal for cricket, with pleasant evening temperatures around 30°C and moderate humidity of about 54%. A light breeze of 8 km/h is forecast, and there is no chance of rain, ensuring clear skies and uninterrupted play. Overall, conditions are expected to be perfect for the match.

Head-to-Head Record Between Pakistan and South Africa

Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other in 25 T20I matches, with the Proteas winning 13 and Pakistan emerging victorious in 12 of those encounters.

PAK vs SA Match Prediction

However, based on current form and momentum, South Africa hold a slight edge after their dominant win in the first T20I. Their batting depth and power hitters have been in excellent touch. That said, Pakistan will be playing at home in Lahore, where conditions could favor their spinners and top order if they start well, according to ChatGPT.

South Africa is favored due to their dominant 55-run win in the 1st T20I, featuring strong performances from Reeza Hendricks and Corbin Bosch. However, playing at their favorable home ground in Lahore, Pakistan is expected to bounce back aggressively, Gemini predicted.