After a disappointing loss in the first T20I, Pakistan bounced back in the second match to level the series 1-1. They will now take on South Africa in the final match of the three-match series in Lahore on November 1. Pakistan Pakistan lost the opening match of the series by 55 runs against a second-string South African side. But they no time in bouncing back and sealing a confidence-boosting 9-wicket victory in the second match. Salman Mirza wreaked havoc on the Proteas batting up, scalping three crucial wickets, and Faheem Ashraf complemented him well with four wickets. The duo bowled out the South Africa team for just 110 runs, and Pakistan chased it down with 9 wickets in hand. Saim Ayub remained unbeaten on 71 from just 38 deliveries, including 5 sixes. They will aim to clinch the series when they meet the visitors in the final match on Saturday. South Africa After an excellent victory in the opening game, the Proteas fell short in their batting and succumbed to the lethal pace attack of Pakistan. They were bowled out for just 110 runs, thanks to the handy contribution from Dewald Brevis' 25 off 16 that helped them cross the 100-run mark. They also had a poor outing with their bowling, taking only one wicket against Pakistan. However, the series is now levelled at 1-1, Proteas will look to bounce back and seal the last match and series. PAK vs SA 3rd T20I Match Details PAK vs SA Match Details Match Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd T20I Match Date and Time Saturday, November 1; 8:30 p.m. IST Venue Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Broadcasting and live streaming TV - NA, Live Stream - FanCode (app and website) PAK vs SA 3rd T20I Pitch Report Traditionally, Gaddafi Stadium's surface offers a flat and slow surface that helps batters to score good runs and also assists spinners as the match progresses. There have been 26 T20Is played here so far, with batting first teams having a little more success than teams batting second. Additionally, the fast outfield is likely to favour the batters, making scoring easier. The average first innings total at this venue this year is 199, which indicates that batting is easier on this track. PAK vs SA 3rd T20I Weather Report The weather is expected to remain hot and humid throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted anytime. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 32°C during the day, and a humidity of 60%. PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Records PAK vs SA head-to-head (in T20Is) Match Played 26 Won by Pakistan 13 Won by South Africa 13 Draw 0 No Result 0 PAK vs SA 3rd T20I Probable XI Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan (wk), Shaheen Afridi/Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (c), Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Ottniel Bartman, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi Players To Watch Out For In the PAK vs SA 3rd T20I Match Saim Ayub | PAK: Ayub is a young and aggressive hitting opener for Pakistan, and he is proving his worth once again after a dismal Asia Cup showdown. He scored a brilliant half-century against South Africa in the last match and sealed the match. He contributes well with his part-time spin as well. He has scored 108 runs in two matches in this series at a strike rate of 163.64. He is one such player to watch out for in this game. George Linde | SA: Linde, the 33-year-old left-arm spin all-rounder, performed brilliantly in the opening game. He took three wickets and also scored much-needed 36 runs in the lower order. Overall, he has taken 27 wickets and scored 270 runs in 24 T20I matches of his career so far. However, his performance fell short in the second match but he will look to bounce back in the crucial final match. PAK vs SA 3rd T20I Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last four matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl and bat on two occasions. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch The team batting first at this venue has won 16 out of the total 27 T20I matches played here, while the teams batting second have won just 11 matches. PAK vs SA T20I Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Pakistan (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 PAK Total: 160-175 Match Winner: South Africa Scenario 2 Toss Winner: South Africa (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 48-55 SA Total: 175-185 Match Winner: Pakistan Who will win today's PAK vs SA T20I match? South Africa defeated Pakistan in the opening match and boosted their morale after their recent series against Australia. But Pakistan finally broke their jinx and registered a thumping victory in the second match. Both teams will be going neck-to-neck in the final match to seal the series, but Pakistan is likely to win the match.