Pakistan vs South Africa, Live Score and Commentary, PAK vs SA, 20 October, 2025
COMPLETED / 2nd Test / Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
333/10 (113.4 ov) & 138/10 (49.3 ov)
404/10 (119.3 ov) & 73/2 (12.3 ov)
South Africa won by 8 wickets
Recent
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 25 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 86.21 |
| Tony de Zorzi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Sajid Khan | 2.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Noman Ali | 6 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 6.67 |
South Africa won by 8 wickets
Pakistan vs South Africa, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (SA won by 8 wickets) | 2nd Test | 20 Oct 2025 |
| South Africa (PAK won by 93 runs) | 1st Test | 12 Oct 2025 |
| India National Cricket Team (India won by 5 wickets) | Final | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Bangladesh (PAK won by 11 runs) | Super Four, Match 5 (A2 v B2) | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Sri Lanka (PAK won by 5 wickets) | Super Four, Match 3 (A2 v B1) | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan (SA won by 8 wickets) | 2nd Test | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Pakistan (PAK won by 93 runs) | 1st Test | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Namibia (NAM won by 4 wickets) | Only T20I | 11 Oct 2025 |
| England (Match Abandoned) | 3rd T20I | 14 Sep 2025 |
| England (ENG won by 146 runs) | 2nd T20I | 12 Sep 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 8 run (0.3 ov): Ryan Rickelton: 8 (3), Tony de Zorzi: 0 (0)
- Last Bat: Tristan Stubbs 0(4) - c A Salman b N Ali Noman Ali
- Fall of Wickets: 64 - 1 Aiden Markram, 65 - 2 Tristan Stubbs
- Reviews Remaining: South Africa - 3 of 3, Pakistan - 2 of 3
- Toss: Pakistan elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 2nd Test
- Series: Pakistan vs South Africa
- Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- City: Rawalpindi
- Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand), Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh), Rod Tucker (Australia, TV)
- Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, plays reverse sweep in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Aiden Markram goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, and Aiden Markram hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, 1 run, Aiden Markram goes back and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 10 (5 runs)
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, and Aiden Markram hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward deep mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, 3 leg bye, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease and plays cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 2 runs.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays reverse sweep to the point.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, 2 runs, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease, dabs reverse sweep with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 11 (5 runs)
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! , full length, on the stumps. Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! , full length, on the stumps, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Aiden Markram lbw b N Ali 42 (45) Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, no run, lbw b N Ali, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease to attempt sweep, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Noman Ali appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Aiden Markram's dismissal.
Noman Ali to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Noman Ali to Tristan Stubbs, 1 no ball, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Noman Ali to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Tristan Stubbs c A Salman b N Ali 0 (4) Noman Ali to Tristan Stubbs, no run, c A Salman b N Ali, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the off stump, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease to take the gamble with defensive shot towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Agha Salman. Leading to a soft dismissal.
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, 2 runs, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and plays off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!