PAK vs SA 1st ODI: Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Players List, Match Prediction, Pitch Report | Pakistan vs South Africa 2025
The Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI match is all set to be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, and the match will be played on November 04, 2025. Both Pakistan and South Africa have been struggling in this for quite a long time. However, both teams have plenty of good players, so it’s going to be a good contest.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team will be looking to win this match with a dominating performance under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Pakistan will be playing in their home conditions, so they will have an upper hand over South Africa and they are execpted to win this three-match ODI series by 3-0.
However, the South Africa National Cricket Team will also be looking to defeat Pakistan. They will be playing with plenty of young and new faces as South Africa is moving towards making a new squad for the 2027 World Cup. Matthew Breetzke will be leading the side in the absence of Aiden Markram.
PAK vs SA 1st ODI Match Details:
Match Between: Pakistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team
Date: November 04, 2025
Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Time: 1:00 PM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports, SonyLIV & Fancode (India & Sri Lanka), PTV Sports & Myco/Tamasha app (Pakistan), SuperSports (South Africa).
Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI:
| Matches | Pakistan Won | South Africa Won |
| 87 | 52 | 34 |
Pakistan vs South Africa Playing XI [Expected]
| Pakistan Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
| Saim Ayub | Tony de Zorzi |
| Abdullah Shafique | Quinton de Kock |
| Matthew Breetzke (C) | |
| Mohd. Rizwan | Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
| Salman Ali Agha | Donovan Ferreira |
| Hasan Nawaz | Dewald Brevis |
| Hussain Talat | Corbin Bosch |
| Mohammad Nawaz | George Linde |
| Naseem Shah | Bjorn Fortuin |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) | Lungi Ngidi |
| Abrar Ahmed | Nandre Burger |
Pakistan vs South Africa Today Match Prediction:
Pakistan and South Africa have plenty of quality players, and it’s going to be a good contest between both teams. However, if we look at head-to-head records and recent form, Pakistan are clear favorites to win this game.
Iqbal Stadium Pitch Report
Iqbal Stadium is known for its balanced surface, and batters and bowlers are going to enjoy playing at this venue. Spinners will come into play as the game progresses, especially in the second inning. The batting first team has good records at this venue, and the average per inning score is around 250 runs in ODI cricket.
Pakistan National Cricket Team ODI Squad:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.
South Africa National Cricket Team ODI Squad:
Matthew Breetzke (Captain), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman.
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