PAK vs SA 1st ODI: Where to Watch Pakistan vs South Africa, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
After drawing the Test series 1-1 and winning the T20I series 2-1, Pakistan will now take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series at home. The first ODI will be played at the Iqbal Cricket Stadium in Faisalabad on November 4. Pakistan will aim to continue their good form and secure another series win, while South Africa will look to finish their tour on a high by winning the ODIs. Here’s a look at the match preview, including the pitch report, head-to-head record, and key players ahead of the first ODI between Pakistan and South Africa.
Match Details
| Match | SA vs PAK – 1st ODI |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 |
| Date | Tuesday, 4 November 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| Teams | Pakistan vs South Africa |
| Watch | YouTube (Live) |
Pitch Report – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
The pitch at Iqbal Cricket Stadium in Faisalabad offers fair support to both batters and bowlers. A total of 16 ODI matches have been played here, with teams batting first and bowling first winning eight games each.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Win Bat First | 0% |
| Win Bowl First | 100% |
| Avg 1st Inns | 191 |
| Avg 2nd Inns | 172 |
| Highest Total | PAK vs BAN – 225/8 |
| Lowest Total | PAK vs WI – 151/10 |
| Highest Chased | PAK vs RSA – 202/4 |
| Lowest Defended | PAK vs BAN – 225/8 |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Pakistan (PAK) | L, L, W, L, L |
| South Africa (SA) | L, W, W, L, W |
Head-to-Head in ODI's
| Result | Matches |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 87 |
| Pakistan Won | 52 |
| South Africa Won | 34 |
| No Result | 1 |
PAK vs SA Probable playing XIs
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
South Africa: Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman
Broadcasting Details
| Match | Broadcasting Platform | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI, Pakistan vs South Africa | FanCode | Digital live stream (app & website) |