PAK vs SA, 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: Pakistan have gained momentum with two consecutive wins in the T20I series. With the T20I series already in the bag, they will look to carry on the form in the ODI series, starting on November 4. The first ODI between the two sides will kick off at 2:30 PM IST at Iqbal Stadium.
These two teams will look to start the series with a win. But it won't be easy for South Africa. They don't have their seniors, and Matthew Breetzke will be leading this side. Their batters failed in the last two T20Is as well. Shaheen Afridi will look to start his ODI captaincy stint with a win.
PAK vs SA: Match Details
- Date: November 4, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
PAK vs SA: Live Streaming Details
In India, fans can watch the ODI matches between Pakistan and South Africa through the Sports TV YouTube channel.
PAK vs SA: Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total Matches: 87
- Pakistan: 34
- South Africa: 52
- Drawn: 01
PAK vs SA: Ground Pitch Report
Iqbal Stadium has a good batting wicket, which will have early movement for the fast bowlers. The wicket is very dry, and it will offer good turn and grip for the spin bowlers. There are chances of dew in the second innings, which will make chasing a good option.
PAK vs SA: Possible XIs
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Md. Rizwan (wk), Md. Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi ©, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke ©, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi
PAK vs SA: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Matthew Breetzke has had an excellent start to his ODI career, and he is also the captain of the team. So, his team will look at him with the bat. For Pakistan, Babar Azam looked good in the last game and will be expected to play another good innings here.
Probable Best Bowler
Shaheen Afridi has been in great form with the new ball and will be a big threat. For South Africa, Lizaad Williams has had some good games under his belt in recent times.
Today Match Prediction: Pakistan are way more experienced than this South African side across all departments. Hence, we predict Pakistan to win the first ODI on Tuesday.
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