PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025, 2nd T20I

The second T20I between Pakistan and South Africa is scheduled to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 31, 2025. South Africa continued their impressive form from the Test series to take a 1–0 lead in the series. Pakistan once again struggled with both bat and ball and got bundled out by South Africa’s bowlers, and had to face a crushing defeat from the Proteas. 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 the series on the line and need to win the 2nd T20I in order to have an exciting decider. The hosts will now aim to find solutions mainly with their batting lineup, as consistency has been a regular concern for them. The pace bowlers, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah need to step up their game, especially when the Proteas have almost sent their B-string team for the T20 tour.

Meanwhile, the visitors have the opportunity to clinch the series, and the likes of Quinton de Kock and Dewald Brevis will have a huge role to play in order to make the scoreline 2-0 in Proteas' favour. Despite missing some of the top quality players, South Africa showed their prowess in the first game and wil be keen to win here as well.

Pakistan vs South Africa Match Details

PAK vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Opener Saim Ayub was the leading run scorer in Pakistan's last T20 match as he scored 37 runs off 28 balls against SA in the first match of the series. He will be an excellent choice for the Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 prediction.
• Mohammad Nawaz 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.
• Proteas opener Reeza Hendricks was the leading run scorer for the team in the previous match. He scored 60 runs and will be a key player for the PAK vs SA Dream11 team prediction.
• All-rounder George Linde was the standout player for South Africa as he scored 36 runs as well as took 3 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 bat first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bats first on this ground. It could be an advantage in the PAK vs SA Dream11 prediction today match.

Record of Chasing Teams at Gaddafi Stadium

The chasing record at Gaddafi Stadium, which is one of the best cricket stadiums in Pakistan, is poor. A total of 32 games have been played here in T20Is, and 12 matches were won by the chasing team, and 20 matches were won by the team batting first.

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, Saim Ayub and Reeza Hendricks 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.
• Mohammad Nawaz and Corbin Bosch 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

• Quinton de Kock 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 Mohammad Nawaz 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

• One of the premium fast bowlers from Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has been in impressive form since the last few matches. He will be the top pick in this PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction.
• George Linde will be the top pick for this match from the Proteas side. He will be looking to continue his form as he was the player of the match in the first T20I of the series.

Budget Picks for PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• SA batter Matthew Breetzke has been a dependable player for South Africa since his debut. He can provide some crucial fantasy points.
• Opener Sahibzada Farhan has been in decent form since the last few matches. He will be one of the budget picks for the PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: Q de Kock, S Farhan
• Batters: D Brevis, M Breetzke
• All-rounders: S Ayub (c), F Ashraf, M Nawaz, C Bosch,(vc), G Linde
• Bowlers: S Afridi, L Ngidi

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: Q de Kock (c), S Farhan
• Batters: R Hendricks, S Ali Agha
• All-rounders: S Ayub, M Nawaz, C Bosch, G Linde
• Bowlers: S Afridi, N Shah, L Williams

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

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd T20I) South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 Players to Avoid

• Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz can be avoided for this match as he has been out of form for the last few matches.
• Former Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam, might struggle to deliver an impactful performance as he has been out of form. Although he is one of the best batsmen in the world, his form suggests that he must not be selected for this match.

PAK vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Gaddafi Stadium

• The weather in Lahore for the 2nd T20I of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 is expected to be clear. There is no chance of rain, and the conditions will remain dry throughout the match.
• According to the Gaddafi Stadium pitch report, the surface has something for both batters and bowlers. In the last 5 matches, the records suggest that the pitch will favour batters as the average runs scored is around 191. Pacers get better results than spinners at this venue.

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Records

Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other 25 times in T20 matches. South Africa has won 13 games in this rivalry, while Pakistan has won 12. This 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.