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Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd T20I Predictions - Saim Ayub to snatch series win for Pakistan

Simon Lewis
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2025

Following their emphatic nine-wicket victory in the second T20I, Pakistan is set to dominate South Africa in the series decider. Bowling from Faheem Ashraf and Salman Mirza dismantled the South African top order, while Saim Ayub's impressive 71* secured an easy chase. Pakistan's strong form places them as favorites, with Ayub likely to continue his batting prowess. Meanwhile, South Africa's top-order struggles mean they need significant improvement to contest effectively. Key players to watch include Ayub and South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi.

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  • Saim Ayub hit five sixes in his 38-ball 71* in the 2nd T20I.
  • Tony de Zorzi has scored 104, 55 & 33 runs in his last five innings.
  • Can Pakistan beat South Africa to clinch the T20I series 1-0?
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Saim Ayub hits to leg against South Africa. (credit: Muhammad Sameer Ali/Getty Images)

Pakistan vs South Africa Predictions


Pakistan bounced back from their 55-run defeat in the 1st T20I to level the series with a powerful nine-wicket win in the 2nd T20I. South Africa’s top-order looks to have lost the plot, so I can’t see them recovering overnight to challenge Pakistan in the series decider. 
  • Pakistan vs South Africa Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Pakistan Form
  • Pakistan Team News
  • South Africa Form
  • South Africa Team News

  • Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has scored 63, 79, 37 & 71* in his last 6 innings.
  • Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan has scored 57, 24 & 28 in his last 4 innings.
  • South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi scored 33 off 16 balls in the 1st T20I.
  • South Africa’s Dewald Brevis hit three sixes in his 16-ball 25 in the 2nd T20I.

Head-to-Head


South Africa have won three and lost one of their last five matches against Pakistan. The other match was rained-off.  

Pakistan Form


Pakistan bounced back from back-to-back defeats in T20Is to beat South Africa by nine wickets. 

Faheem Ashraf (4/23) and Salman Mirza (3/14) ran through the Proteas top order like a hot knife through butter, knocking them over for 110.

Saim Ayub scored a whirlwind 71* off 38 balls with six fours and five sixes as Pakistan hit their target for the loss of just one wicket and with 4 balls to spare.

Pakistan Team News


Pakistan have found good form and are well-placed to fight for the deciding match of the series.

South Africa Form


South Africa slumped to their third defeat in their last five matches (one match abandoned) when they were beaten by Pakistan by nine wickets.

Dewald Brevis was the only Protea to score over 15 as they were bowled out for 110 off 19.2 overs. 

Corbin Bosch (1/17) picked up the only wicket to fall as Pakistan raced to the win off 13.1 overs.

South Africa Team News


South Africa need a major improvement from their top-order batters if they want to put up a strong challenge for the series.

Verdict

I am backing Pakistan to win. I am also backing Saim Ayub to top score for Pakistan.

Tony de Zorzi is a good bet to top score for South Africa.
      
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