The ODI cricket will take centre stage as Sri Lanka travels to Pakistan for a 3-match ODI series. Pakistan and South Africa played a three-match T20I and ODI series recently. The hosts scored a series win in the ODI format by 2-1. They started the series with a win but lost the 2nd match. However, the team bounced back well in the 3rd ODI to clinch the series.

 The Sri Lankan cricket team will return to action after the Asia Cup 2025. For more than a month, they took a break, and their most recent ODI match was against Zimbabwe in August. Zimbabwe hosted Sri Lanka for a 2-match ODI series, and they won the series 2-0.

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PAK vs SL Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI

• Date: 11th November 2025

• Time: 3.00 PM IST

• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SL Weather Report

Pitch Report

The average first-inning score at the venue in one-day internationals is around 246 runs.

Top Batters to Watch – PAK vs SL

• Babar Azam (PAK): 6336 runs in ODI 

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 4697 runs in ODI 

• Fakhar Zaman (PAK): 3696 runs in ODI

Top Bowlers to Watch – PAK vs SL

• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): 108 wickets in ODI

• Shaheen Afridi (PAK): 134 wickets in ODI

• Haris Rauf (PAK): 88 wickets in ODI

PAK vs SL Recent Form

PAK vs SL Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 250- 260

• Match Result: PAK to win

Scenario 2: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 275–290

• Match Result: PAK to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PAK vs SL Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka (captain), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Layenge, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasranaga, Pramod Madushan.

Pakistan 

Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed

PAK vs SL Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that Pakistan will win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz will be key players to watch out for.

PAK vs SL Match FAQs

PAK vs SA South Africa Tour of Pakistan Match Preview:

The stage is set for the final and decisive clash of the series at Iqbal Stadium today. So far in this series, both teams are level, having won one match each. South Africa made a strong comeback in the previous game, winning convincingly by 8 wickets. Quinton de Kock was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century.

Batting first, Pakistan had set a target of 270 runs with the help of half-centuries from Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman and Saim Ayub. Pakistan's bowling performance was not very impressive as only Faheem and Mohammad Wasim Jr managed to take one wicket each. Both teams will give their all in this crucial match to clinch the series.

PAK vs SA Recent Performance:

PAK vs SA South Africa Tour of Pakistan Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of Pakistan
• Match: PAK vs SA 3rd ODI
• Date: 8 Nov. 2025
• Match Start Time: 03:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fan Code app.

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

PAK vs SA Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be favourable during this match. The temperature is expected to reach around 14.4°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 225 and 239 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to batters and pacers.

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan Stats: 

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan, the pitch is balanced, providing equal opportunities to both batsmen and bowlers. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Babar Azam, 4. Mohammad Rizwan(WK), 5. Agha Salman, 6. Hussain Talat, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Shaheen Afridi(C), 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Muhammad Wasim

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius(WK), 3. Tony de Zorzi(WK), 4. Matthew Breetzke(C), 5. Sinethemba Qeshile(WK), 6. Donovan Ferreira(WK), 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Bjorn Fortuin, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Nqaba Peter

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from PAK

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from SA

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Agha Salman (PAK) is the leading run scorer for Pakistan. He will be a good pick for this match.

Saim Ayub (PAK) scored a brilliant half-century of 53 runs in the previous match and is expected to play a big knock.

Quinton De Kock (SA), the southpaw, delivered an excellent century in the last match. He will be a key player in the series decider.

Corbin Bosch (SA)has been in excellent form. So far, he has taken 4 wickets and scored 41 runs. He will be a profitable pick.

PAK vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

PAK vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

SA is expected to win this match. The Proteas batting unit has depth, and their bowlers are in good rhythm. Experienced opener Quinton De Kock smashed a brilliant century in the previous game. On the other hand, Pakistani batters lack consistency. 

PAK vs SA 3rd ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the PAK vs SA match today?

South Africa (SA) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Pakistan.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the PAK vs SA Dream11 team?

Saim Ayub, Quinton De Kock, Agha Salman, and Corbin Bosch

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 225 and 239 runs.

The second ODI between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place on Saturday at the Iqbal Stadium. Pakistan had a good start to the ODI series by winning the first match. South Africa made an excellent comeback and, with Quinton de Kock's century, they scored a dominant win. 

Salman Agha continued his solid performance with the bat for Pakistan in the previous match, finishing with a top score of 69 runs off 105 balls with the help of five fours. For South Africa, Quinton de Kock was the star of the show with the bat and finished the innings with the top score of 123 not out off 119 balls, with the help of eight boundaries and seven sixes.

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PAK vs SA Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI

• Date: 8th November 2025

• Time: 3.30 PM IST

• Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report

The average first-inning score at the venue in one-day internationals is around 265 runs.

Top Batters to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Salman Agha (PAK): 131 runs in this Series

• Quinton de Kock (SA): 186 runs in this Series

• Lhuan Dre Pretorius (SA): 103 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Nandre Burger (SA): 4 wickets in this Series 

• Naseem Shah (PAK): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Corbin Bosch (SA): 4 wickets in this Series 

PAK vs SA Recent Form

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 250- 260

• Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 275–290

• Match Result: SA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PAK vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Matthew Breetzke (Captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Sinethemba Qeshile, Lhuan Dre-Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Nandre Burger, Corbin Bosch, Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde.

Pakistan 

Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that South Africa will win the 3rd ODI match. The likes of Quinton de Kock, Lhuan Dre-Pretorius and Tony de Zorzi will be key players to watch out for.

PAK vs SA Match FAQs

Babar Azam again disappointed his fans by losing his wicket cheaply during the 2nd of the 3-match ODI (PAK vs SA 2nd ODI) series against South African pacer Nandre Burger at the Iqbal Cricket Stadium in Faisalabad. Azam stepped back towards the dugout after making only 11 runs. It was a good-length delivery from the left-handed pacer.

The delivery, around 139 kmph, angled outside of the right-handed Babar Azam. Azam perhaps did not expect the ball to gain that much bounce and movement. He tried to defend the ball with soft hands but misjudged the line completely. The ball took an outside edge and went towards the first slip cordon with good pace. Donovan Ferreira dived to his left side using his sharp reflexes and made the path for Babar's return to the pavilion clear.

It was a big wicket for South Africa and a disappointment for the Pakistan cricket team. In the previous One Day International match, where Pakistan was the winner, taking a 1-0 lead, the star batter was able to gather only 7 runs. His batting performance in ODIs has been far from the best since August this year.

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Nandre Burger picked up 4 wickets including Babar Azam

🚨 Babar Azam is born in the wrong Era. Facing top-class bowlers like Nandre Burger, Simon Harmer, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin… if he had played in the Sachin, Viv Richards, or Kallis era, he’d easily have 120+ centuries by now. How unlucky is Babar! 😢#BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/Cg9znlhrpR

— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) November 6, 2025

But, during the T20I series with South Africa, Azam played some promising knocks, especially in the 3rd T20I match, where he bagged a half-century. Overall, Pakistan's batting maestro has been struggling to maintain an average form for months now. 

In today's match, Pakistan's batting lineup produced three fifty-plus-run knocks. Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, and Mohammad Nawaz felt their presence with their batting work. Batting first, the home team registered 269 runs in 50 overs in exchange for 9 wickets. South African pacer Burger claimed 4 wickets in his 10-over spell. 

PAK vs SA 2nd ODI Match Preview:

Pakistan and South Africa are set to face each other once again in the second ODI match, which will be played at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan. After winning the T20I series, Pakistan made a great start in ODIs as well, winning the first ODI match by 2 wickets. Thanks to Agha Salman and Mohammad Rizwan's crucial partnership, Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 264 runs. 

On the other hand, despite a brilliant start from Lhuan Dre Pretorius and Quinton De Kock, the South African team could not post a big total and was bowled out for just 263 runs. Although South Africa’s batters are in good form, making a comeback in the second match will still be a tough challenge for them.

PAK vs SA Recent Performance:

PAK vs SA South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025
• Match: PAK vs SA Match 2nd ODI
• Date: 6th Nov. 2025
• Match Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fancode

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

PAK vs SA Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather will be excellent during this match, and there is very little chance of rain.. The temperature is likely to reach around 14.9 °C. Based on previous games, the average score at this venue ranges between 214 and 235 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to Pace, suggesting a low-scoring encounter

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan Stats: 

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan, pitch favours the bowler. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

PAK vs SA Probable Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:  1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Babar Azam, 4. Mohammad Rizwan(WK), 5. Agha Salman, 6. Hussain Talat, 7. Hasan Nawaz, 8. Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Shaheen Afridi(C), 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Abrar Ahmed

South Africa (SA) Probable 11: 1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius(WK), 3. Tony de Zorzi(WK), 4. Matthew Breetzke(C), 5. Sinethemba Qeshile(WK), 6. Donovan Ferreira(WK), 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Bjorn Fortuin, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Lizaad Williams

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from Pakistan

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from South Africa

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Agha Salman (PAK) is a talented batter for PAK. He was the highest run scorer for PAK in the first ODI.

Saim Ayub (PAK) is a key all-rounder, and he can contribute in every aspect of the game.

Quinton De Kock (SA) is an explosive opener and could prove to be a game-changer for the SA side in this match. 

Corbin Bosch (SA) has been a consistent performer for South Africa. He had made a commendable contribution in the first match as well.

PAK vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

PAK vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

PAK vs SA Master11 Prediction Expert Advice 

PAK vs SA Master11 Prediction Probable Winners:

PAK is likely to win this match. The Pakistan team is very confident after winning the T20I series. Additionally, by defeating South Africa in the first ODI match, they have created psychological pressure on them.

PAK vs SA 2nd ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the PAK vs SA match today?

Pakistan (PAK) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Pakistan (8-2).

Who are the top fantasy picks for the PAK vs SA Dream11 team?

Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman, Quinton De Kock and  Corbin Bosch

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 214 and 235 runs.

Pakistan will face South Africa in the second match of the one-day series played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday. Pakistan triumphed over South Africa by two wickets in the series opener played on Tuesday. With this result, Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. 

In the 1st ODI, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. South Africa's start was positive, but when their top order was dismantled, Pakistan took over the situation. They successfully chased down the target. Salman Agha was Pakistan's top performer, scoring a match-winning 62 runs.

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PAK vs SA Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd ODI

• Date: 6th November 2025

• Time: 3.30 PM IST

• Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report

The average first-inning score at the venue in one-day internationals is around 245 runs.

Top Batters to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Salman Agha (PAK): 62 runs in this Series

• Quinton de Kock (SA): 63 runs in this Series

• Lhuan Dre Pretorius (SA): 57 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Naseem Shah (PAK): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Abrar Ahmed (PAK): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Corbin Bosch (SA): 2 wickets in this Series 

PAK vs SA Recent Form

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 250- 260

• Match Result: PAK to win

Scenario 2: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 275–290

• Match Result: PAK to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PAK vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Matthew Breetzke (Captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Sinethemba Qeshile, Lhuan Dre-Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde.

Pakistan 

Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed.

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that Pakistan will win the 2nd ODI match. The likes of Babar Azam, Salman Agha and Saim Ayub will be key players to watch out for.

PAK vs SA Match FAQs

PAK vs SA Match Preview

Pakistan will take on South Africa in the second one-day series match on Thursday at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium. In the series opener on Tuesday, Pakistan defeated South Africa by two wickets. Pakistan, led by Shaheen, now leads the three-match ODI series 1-0. To level the ODI series, South Africa will need to gain insight from their mistakes and improve their overall game. 

PAK vs SA Match Details

Pakistan vs South Africa – 2nd ODI Match, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2025 

Venue: Iqbal Cricket Stadium, Faisalabad 

Date & Time: 06th November 2025 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SA Venue Stats 

PAK vs SA Pitch Report

The pitch was not easy to bat on, especially as the game progressed. The team that wins the toss is expected to bat first and score a substantial total.

PAK vs SA Weather Report

The weather is expected to be warm, with no drizzles or rain forecast for the match.

PAK vs SA Last Five Matches

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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PAK vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Breetzke (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Matthew Breetzke, Lhuan Dre-Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde 

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for PAK vs SA Boom11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Salman Ali Agha – Salman Ali Agha is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 482 runs in 12 matches at an average of 40.16 and a strike rate of 94.69. 
• Saim Ayub – Saim Ayub took two wickets in eight overs with an economy of 4.88.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Matthew Breetzke – Matthew Breetzke is South Africa's leading run-scorer in the ODI format this year. He scored 509 runs in 7 matches at an average of 72.71 and a strike rate of 100.39.
• Lungi Ngidi – Lungi Ngidi has taken 10 wickets in 5 matches, with an economy rate of 8.4 and a strike rate of 12. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PAK vs SA Boom11 Team:

Lhuan Dre-Pretorius, Mohammad Rizwan, Quinton de Kock, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub(C), Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Matthew Breetzke, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch(VC), Shaheen Shah Afridi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs SA Probable Winners:

Given the depth of expertise in their playing XI, Pakistan will undoubtedly begin as favorites to win this contest. Given the surface conditions in Faisalabad, the home team will hope to restrict the Proteas to less than 240 runs. Expect Pakistan to defeat South Africa and take a 2-0 lead in the ODI series. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.

PAK vs SA FAQ

PAK vs SA South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025 Match Preview:

Pakistan locks horns with South Africa in the first match of the ODI series. Pakistan defeated SA in the 3rd and final match of the T20I series and clinched the series 2-1. Pakistan will aim to replicate their performance in this series as well. Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the Pakistan team. He appointed ODI captain in place of M Rizwan.

On the other hand, Proteas will test their youngsters in this series. Matthew Breetzke will lead the African side. Quinton de Kock and Lungi Ngidi will support him. Pakistan lost their last ODI series against the Caribbean side, while Africa defeated England 2-1 in the previous ODI series. In this match, both teams will enter the field to open their account with a win.  

PAK vs SA Recent Performance:

PAK vs SA South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025
• Match: PAK vs SA Match 1st ODI
• Date: 4 Nov. 2025
• Match Start Time: 03:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Iqbal Cricket Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fan Code app.

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

PAK vs SA Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be favourable during this match. The temperature is expected to reach around 28.2°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 220 and 250 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to batters and pacers.

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan Stats: 

The Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan, pitch is balanced, providing equal opportunities to both batsmen and bowlers. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

1. Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), 2. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 3. Fakhar Zaman, 4. Saim Ayub, 5. Babar Azam, 6. Salman Agha, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Naseem Shah, 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Abrar Ahmed

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

1. Matthew Breetzke (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Tony de Zorzi, 4. Dewald Brewis, 5. Donovan Ferreira, 6. Lhuan Dre Pretorius, 7. Corbin Bosch, 8. George Linde, 9. Lizaad Williams, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Lungi Ngidi

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from PAK

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from SA

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Matthew Breetzke (SA) has been the leading run getter for SA in the ODI format. He will be a key player from the Proteas side.

Saim Ayub (PAK) delivered an excellent all-round performance in the recently concluded T20I series. He will be a profitable pick for this match.

PAK vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

PAK vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

PAK is expected to win this match. PAK announced a strong team for this match. Pakistan has experienced players, and home conditions also favour the Pakistan team. On the other hand, SA will take the field with youngsters; however, they have the potential to stun the Pakistani team. 

PAK vs SA 1st ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the PAK vs SA match today?

Pakistan (PAK) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Pakistan.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the PAK vs SA Dream11 team?

Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, and Saim Ayub

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 220 and 250 runs.

The first ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Pakistan and South Africa will face each other in the 50-over format. In the 3-match T20I series, Pakistan won 2-1 after a recent clash between the two teams. 

Pakistan and South Africa have played 87 ODI matches in the past, and the Proteas hold an advantage with 52 wins. One match ended without a result, and Pakistan managed to score 34 wins.

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PAK vs SA Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st ODI

• Date: 4th November 2025

• Time: 3.30 PM IST

• Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, with both teams preferring to chase.

Top Batters to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Saim Ayub (PAK): 108 runs in this Series

• Babar Azam (PAK): 79 runs in this Series

• Dewald Brevis (SA): 55 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Corbin Bosch (SA): 7 wickets in this Series 

• Faheem Ashraf (PAK): 6 wickets in this Series 

• Mohammad Nawaz (PAK): 4 wickets in this Series 

PAK vs SA Recent Form

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 250- 260

• Match Result: PAK to win

Scenario 2: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–60

• Predicted Total: 275–290

• Match Result: PAK to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PAK vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Matthew Breetzke (captain), Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brewis, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan Dre Pretorius,  Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi..

Pakistan 

Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed.

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that Pakistan will win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf and Saim Ayub will be key players to watch out for.

PAK vs SA Match FAQs

The T20I opening batter of the Pakistan side, Sahibzada Farhan, was caught smiling and clapping after he heard obscene remarks on India’s premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, during the third T20I of the three-match series against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He shared a fierce battle with the pacer during the recently concluded Asia Cup 2025. 

Farhan became the first and only batter to nail the Ahmedabad-born pacer for three sixes in a T20I. Across the match-up, the right-handed batter has taken India's Bumrah to the cleaners for 51 runs in 34 balls, including six boundaries and three over boundaries. The opener was also the first batter of the Pakistan side to hit a six off Bumrah in international cricket.

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A video has gone viral on social media platforms, showing Farhan enjoying the explicit chants by one of the home fans against Bumrah. The fans were chanting ‘Bumrah ke abbu (Bumrah’s father), putting the camera towards the pacer, and it appeared that the opener was clearly enjoying the derogatory comments.

Watch: Sahibzada Farhan smiles at derogatory comments on Jasprit Bumrah during Lahore T20I

The third and final T20I between Pakistan and South Africa was the series decider in Lahore after the visitors won the opening game comfortably before the hosts made a strong comeback in the second clash. The Rainbow Nation, however, continued their poor show with the bat even in the third fixture.

"BUMRAH KAY ABU" chants in the front of Sahibzada Farhan 🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/Za5vYjRNYL

— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) November 1, 2025

South Africa lost both Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre-Pretorious for ducks in three balls of the opening batter. Reeza Hendricks slammed 34 runs but at a strike rate of below 100 with the help of two boundaries. Their captain provided the fire in the middle order with 29 runs in 14 balls at a strike rate of 207.14, smashing three over boundaries and one four. Corbin Bosch remained undefeated on 30 runs to push them to 139/9.

Babar Azam was the main batter in the middle during the chase for Pakistan as he creamed a fine knock of 68 runs in 47 balls at a strike rate of 144.68, while Salman Agha nailed 33 runs to complete the chase by four wickets to seal the series by 2-1.