Pakistan face off against South Africa in the 3rd T20I on Saturday, 1st November. The venue for this match is Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore and the scheduled start time is 8:30 PM IST. Ahead of this contest, check out our Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd T20I prediction, props, head to head record, stats, pitch report, squads and match winner prediction.
Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd T20I Props
Stats
- Saim Ayub scored 37 runs against South Africa in the last T20I.
- Reeza Hendricks scored 60 runs against Pakistan in the last T20I.
- The average 1st innings score in T20I matches at Gaddafi Stadium is 166 runs.
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, is generally batting-friendly with good bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots freely. With an average first-innings score of 166, teams batting first often aim to post totals above 170, while early seam movement offers some help to bowlers.
Out of 32 T20s played here, 20 have been won by teams batting first and 12 by chasing sides. The average second-innings score of 148 indicates that setting a target is usually easier, as the pitch tends to slow down slightly.
Pakistan vs South Africa Head to Head Record
South Africa and Pakistan faced off in 25 T20I matches till date. Here, South Africa has a slight upper hand by winning 13 matches while Pakistan won 12.
- Matches Played: 25
- Pakistan Won: 12
- South Africa Won: 13
Head to Head Record at Gaddafi Stadium
At Gaddafi Stadium, South Africa and Pakistan met thrice. Pakistan has a slight home advantage of winning two while South Africa could emerge victorious in just one match.
- Matches Played: 3
- Pakistan Won: 2
- South Africa Won: 1
Pakistan vs South Africa Squads
Pakistan Squad: Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq.
South Africa Squad: Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman.
Pakistan vs South Africa Match Winner Prediction
South Africa enter this clash with a slight edge over Pakistan, backed by their superior overall record and strong recent form. Reeza Hendricks' 60 in the last T20I against Pakistan shows their top-order strength. Moreover, their bowling unit, led by Lungi Ngidi and Ottneil Baartman, adds depth and variety.
Although Saim Ayub's 37 in the previous meeting showed Pakistan's potential, South Africa's balanced lineup and consistency across departments make them the favourites to win this encounter at Lahore.
Our Prediction: South Africa to Win
