Pakistan vs South Africa Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today’s match between PAK vs SA?

Published - 01 Nov 2025, 11:49 IST | Updated - 01 Nov 2025, 12:20 IST

The third T20I between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, November 1. The series is intriguingly positioned at 1-1.

South Africa won the first T20I in Rawalpindi by 55 runs. George Linde's all-round exploits orchestrated the win after Reeza Hendricks' 40-ball 60 at the top of the order. South Africa took the lead in the three-match series with a comprehensive performance.

Meanwhile, Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second T20I in Lahore, emerging victorious by nine wickets. The Pakistani pacers, led by Salman Mirza and Faheem Ashraf, wreaked havoc before Saim Ayub's blistering half-century helped the hosts win in a canter.

Pitches at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore are generally excellent for batting. However, in the second T20I, there was movement for the new-ball bowlers. Some deliveries were also sticking to the surface, making it difficult for batters to time their shots. If the same pitch is used for the third T20I, batters will have to look to apply themselves, assess the conditions, and score accordingly.

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (C), Usman Khan (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira (C), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

The Pakistani opener didn't have a memorable time in the Asia Cup in September. However, he has bounced back to form, registering scores of 37 (28) and 71* (38) so far in the series. Ayub will look to continue his purple patch on Saturday.

Salman Mirza had the South African batters at sixes and sevens in the second T20I. He can not only swing the new ball but also always keeps the batters guessing by using his variations from time to time. Mirza's spell inside the powerplay will be crucial for Pakistan.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.