PAK vs SA 2nd Test 2025: When And Where To Watch Pakistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team
The 2nd Test between Pakistan and South Africa in 2025 is one of those matches that grips you even if you weren’t planning to spend five days glued to the screen. The clash kicked off on October 20 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium clear skies, a slightly mischievous pitch, and a buzzing crowd that knows its cricket. For fans wondering where to catch every over and wicket, the action is streaming live on the FanCode app in India, while Pakistani viewers can tune in to A Sports or Ten Sports. South African audiences get it on SuperSport, the faithful old companion of Proteas cricket. There’s something timeless about watching a midday Test session with tea in one hand and Twitter arguments in the other.
When Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, there was a mix of cautious optimism and collective sighs from those who remember how fragile the top orders can be. Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq began decently, while Shan Masood, the captain, looked like he was scripting another patient Test essay. The atmosphere at Rawalpindi was electric; families, office-goers on leave, kids waving flags, it felt like a festival under the October sun. And that pitch? Turning slowly on Day 2, but just enough to make batters sweat in their helmets.
For fans wanting to know exactly when and where to watch, here’s the quick info:
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Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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Dates: October 20–24, 2025
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Time: 10:30 AM IST (toss at 10:00 AM)
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Live stream: FanCode (India), Tapmad & Tamasha (Pakistan), SuperSport (South Africa).
Now, let’s talk about the heart of it, the players. Whether you cheer for Babar Azam’s exquisite drives or Rabada’s thunderbolts that threaten physics, both sides have a mix of calm experience and fearless youth.
Pakistan’s 2nd Test lineup:
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Abdullah Shafique
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Imam-ul-Haq
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Shan Masood (captain)
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Babar Azam
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Saud Shakeel
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Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
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Salman Ali Agha
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Shaheen Shah Afridi
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Noman Ali
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Sajid Khan
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Hasan Ali or Abrar Ahmed
South Africa’s side:
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Aiden Markram (captain)
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Ryan Rickelton
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Tony de Zorzi
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Wiaan Mulder
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Tristan Stubbs
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Dewald Brevis
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Kyle Verreynne (wk)
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Simon Harmer
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Keshav Maharaj
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Senuran Muthusamy
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Kagiso Rabada
There’s something beautiful about this contrast: Pakistan’s blend of calm, measured stroke play under lights, and South Africa’s fiery bursts, the kind that make you spill your tea. Maharaj’s seven-wicket haul in Pakistan’s first innings wasn’t just a stat; it was a masterclass in persistence. And Asif Afridi, the surprise inclusion, turned the match around with five for 38, a story few would have predicted a week ago.
But here’s the thing about Test cricket: it’s never just bat versus ball. It’s memory versus moment. You remember Rabada roaring through Lahore in 2021, or Rizwan defying a bouncer barrage in Karachi, and now you see those same players, older, sharper, still chasing perfection.
There’s magic in watching South Africa’s slips crouch as Shaheen steams in. There’s drama in Babar looking skyward after a soft dismissal. Matches like these remind you why, no matter how busy life gets, a five-day Test is still a masterpiece you don’t skip.
By the time the final day in Rawalpindi arrives, there’ll be coffee gone cold, WhatsApp groups buzzing with match memes, and perhaps, if the cricket gods allow a result worth talking about for years. Pakistan is eyeing a clean sweep, South Africa wants redemption, and somewhere between Maharaj’s spin and Azam’s grace, the 2nd Test feels like a little story that’s writing itself in real-time, one session at a time.
Disclaimer:
Streaming platforms and match schedules for Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test 2025 are based on official broadcaster listings as of October 2025. Availability and timings may vary by region and service provider.
