PAK vs SA, 1st ODI Match | South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025: Match Preview
The highly anticipated Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Cricket fans worldwide are in for an exciting encounter as these two teams battle it out in the 2nd shortest format of the game. With both sides eager to showcase their prowess, the match promises an entertaining contest under the lights of one of Pakistan’s most iconic cricket grounds.
Match Details
- Date: November 4, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM Local Time (5:00 PM SAT, 3:00 PM GMT, 8:30 AM IST)
- Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
After 17 years, international cricket is back again at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. It’s too early to tell how the crowd and the pitch will turn out tomorrow.
Team Squads
Pakistan Probable XI:
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Salman Agha
- Hasan Nawaz
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Afridi (c)
- Faheem Ashraf
- Naseem Shah
- Abrar Ahmed
South Africa Probable XI:
- Reeza Hendricks
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Matthew Breetzke (c)
- Dewald Brevis
- Donovan Ferreira
- Corbin Bosch
- George Linde
- Ottneil Baartman
- Nqabayomzi Peter
- Lungi Ngidi
Pakistan will be led by Shaheen Afridi, while Matthew Breetzke captains South Africa for this exciting ODI clash. The star players from both sides, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Quinton de Kock, are all set to deliver some high-class cricket action.
PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Stats
In the PAK vs SA ODI history, the two teams have faced each other in 87 matches. Here’s a quick look at their past performance:
- Matches Played: 87
- South Africa Wins: 52
- Pakistan Wins: 34
- No Result: 1
With a very close record, this match is expected to be a highly competitive one. Both teams have had their moments of dominance, but with the current form of players, this contest will surely be a nail-biter.
Match Outlook
The PAK vs SA 1st ODI promises to deliver an exciting cricket spectacle. With both teams stacked with talent, this match could go down to the wire. Fans from Pakistan, South Africa, and around the globe are in for a treat as the action unfolds at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. As always, the pressure will be on the key players, and it’ll be fascinating to see which team adapts best to the conditions and comes out on top.
Squads:
South Africa Squad:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke (c), Tony de Zorzi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Sinethemba Qeshile, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter.
Support Staff: Shukri Conrad, Jean-Paul Duminy, Eric Simons, Wandile Gwavu, and Albie Morkel.
Pakistan Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shaheen Afridi (c), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Hussain Talat, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan.
Stay tuned for live updates, team lineups, and match commentary for PAK vs SA 1st ODI as the game progresses.
