PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025, 1st T20I

The first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place on October 28, 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams enter the contest with confidence as the Test series ended in a tie at 1-1. Both of them will be looking to fine-tune their T20 World Cup preparations, which is set to take place in India and Sri Lanka next year.

Historically, both sides have been evenly matched in this format, with 12 wins each in their previous 24 encounters. With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best PAK vs SA Dream11 team prediction.

PAK vs SA Match Preview

Pakistan head into the contest with confidence after an impressive Test series, where they broke South Africa’s 10-match unbeaten run with a commanding win in Lahore. The hosts will now aim to carry that momentum into the shortest format. The pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah will look to exploit the conditions under lights, where Rawalpindi’s surface typically offers early movement for seamers.

Meanwhile, the Proteas are a dangerous side in T20 cricket with explosive hitters like David Miller, Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke, along with a bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj.

Pakistan vs South Africa Match Details

PAK vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Opener Sahibzada Farhan was the leading run scorer in Pakistan's last T20 match as he scored 57 runs off 38 balls against India in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. He will be an excellent choice for the Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 prediction.
• Faheem Ashraf was the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan as he took 3 wickets in his last T20I match. He is a top performer for the Pakistan lineup with both bat and ball, especially in the shortest format.
• Young opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius was the leading run scorer in the Proteas' last match, where he scored 22 runs and will be a key player for the PAK vs SA Dream11 team prediction.
• Nandre Burger was the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the last T20I, where he took two wickets. He will be an excellent choice for the PAK vs SA Dream11 prediction for today's match.

PAK vs SA Injury Update Today

Fans will be able to expect their favourite players and big performers to be included in their PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both lineups are fully fit and available.

PAK vs SA Toss Prediction

We expect Pakistan to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground. It could be an advantage in the PAK vs SA Dream11 prediction today match.

Record of Chasing Teams at Rawalpindi Stadium

The chasing record at Rawalpindi Stadium, which is one of the renowned cricket stadiums in Pakistan, is excellent. A total of 8 games have been played here in T20Is, and 6 matches were won by the chasing team. The remaining 2 matches ended without a result.

PAK vs SA Probable Playing 11

Both teams have players who have the capability of winning matches, and they can be considered for your PAK vs SA Dream11 team prediction. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan, while Donovan Ferreira is the captain of South Africa.

Highest Run Scorers & Highest Wicket Takers

• In the last T20I, Sahibzada Farhan and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have been the most successful run scorers for their respective teams, and viewers will be expecting the same kind of performance from these players, who are set to play in this upcoming game.
• Sahibzada Farhan and Nandre Burger were the top wicket-takers for their respective teams and are among the players who will make a difference in this upcoming game, according to the SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction.

PAK vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Dewald Brevis and Saim Ayub are the top candidates for captaincy in this match, as both of them are match-winners for their respective teams and have the potential to change the game with their performances.
• Corbin Bosch and Shaheen Shah Afridi are the ideal candidates for vice-captains. Both players are ideal vice-captain options because of their consistent, impactful performances. They will make great choices for the PAK vs SA Dream11 prediction match today.

Top Picks for PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Sahibzada Farhan has been in impressive form since the last few matches. He will be one of the top picks in this PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction.
• Batter Matthew Breetzke will be the top pick for this match. He will be looking to replicate his ODI performances in the T20 format as well.

Budget Picks for PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has been a dependable batter for South Africa for a very long time and can contribute with both bat and wicketkeeping skills to provide some crucial fantasy points.
• Opener Fakhar Zaman is an attacking batsman who will look to take on the bowlers in the early overs and can score a lot of points in the powerplay. He will be a budget pick in the South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I match.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: Q de Kock, S Farhan (vc)
• Batters: D Brevis (c), F Zaman, M Breetzke
• All-rounders: S Ayub, C Bosch
• Bowlers: S Afridi, A Ahmed, L Ngidi, K Maphaka

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: S Farhan
• Batters: B Azam, D Brevis, D Miller, S Ali Agha
• All-rounders: S Ayub (c), M Nawaz, C Bosch (vc)
• Bowlers: S Afridi, G Coetzee, K Maphaka

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for PAK vs SA based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 Players to Avoid

• Proteas batter Tony de Zorzi can be avoided for this match as the conditions won't support his batting style.
• Former Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam, might struggle to deliver an impactful performance as he has been out of form, so it is advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

PAK vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Rawalpindi Stadium

• The weather in Rawalpindi for the 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 is expected to be sunny. There is no chance of rain, and the conditions will remain dry throughout the match.
• According to the Rawalpindi pitch report, the surface has something for both batters and bowlers. It will get challenging to bat as the match progresses and the pitch gets dry. Spinners might get some grip and turn.

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Records

Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other 24 times in T20 matches. Both teams have won 12 games each in this rivalry, which shows how competitive these two sides have been.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.