Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Pakistan vs South Africa: Babar Azam, Naseem Shah Return for 1st T20I
Two cricket teams, Pakistan and South Africa, are playing their first short-game match (T20I) in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan wants to get ready for a big tournament next year, so they've brought back star players like Babar Azam and Naseem Shah.
South Africa also has some players returning, like Quinton de Kock, but they are missing others because of injuries.
This series is important for Pakistan's captain, Salman Agha.
The game starts in the evening, and you can watch it online in India.
Pakistan has good fast bowlers and is playing at home, but their middle batters have been a bit unsteady.
South Africa has a good team overall, but they might need some time to get used to the local grounds.
Pakistan and South Africa are playing the first T20I match of their series in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan has recalled experienced players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah to the T20 squad.
South Africa has Quinton de Kock returning but is missing key players like Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, and Gerald Goetze due to injuries and rest.
Pakistan's strengths are its pace attack and home conditions, but its middle order batting is inconsistent.
South Africa has a balanced squad and adaptable attack but may need time to adjust to local playing conditions.
- Who
- Pakistan and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- First T20 International match of a series
- When
- October 27, 2025
- Where
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Why
- To build a strong squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, following recent defeats for Pakistan and to compete in a T20I series.
Pakistan Squad Focus
South Africa Squad Focus
Key Player Returns and Absences
Pakistan Squad Focus
Pakistan has recalled experienced players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah. Fakhar Zaman is noted as out.
South Africa Squad Focus
South Africa is missing key players Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, and Gerald Goetze due to injuries and rest. Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement and is back in the team.
Team Status and Goals
Pakistan Squad Focus
Pakistan seeks to build a strong squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup after recent defeats. The series is important for captain Salman Agha, with potential repercussions for his position.
South Africa Squad Focus
South Africa has a balanced squad and adaptable attack but faces the challenge of adjusting to local playing conditions, especially with several key players absent.
- Event
- 1st T20I Match
- Teams
- Pakistan vs. South Africa
- Location
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Date
- October 27, 2025
- Match Start Time (IST)
- 8:30 PM
- Toss Time (IST)
- 8:00 PM
- Pakistan Captain
- Salman Agha
- South Africa Captain
- Donovan Ferreira
- Key Pakistan Players Returning
- Babar Azam, Naseem Shah
- Key South Africa Player Returning
- Quinton de Kock
- Live Streaming (India)
- Fancode app and website
Sources
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