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Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI Preview | 4 Nov 2025
Match: 1st ODI, Pakistan vs South Africa
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Time: 10:00 AM GMT / 3:00 PM LOCAL
Live: Cricbuzz Live Score
🏏 Background
The ODI leg of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 begins today in Faisalabad. Both sides will aim for early control of the three-match series. Pakistan enter the contest with home advantage and confidence from their recent ODI successes, while South Africa seek redemption after their 3–0 defeat against Pakistan earlier this year in their home series.
Pitch & Weather Report
The Iqbal Stadium pitch typically favors batters, offering true bounce with limited lateral movement. Pacers might get help early on, but it’s expected to be a high-scoring contest. The weather forecast shows clear skies and bright sunshine — perfect for cricket.
Pakistan Team Preview
Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan’s ODI squad looks well-balanced with a solid top order and versatile bowling unit. Shaheen Afridi will spearhead the pace attack, supported by Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan.
Probable XI: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir.
South Africa Team Preview
South Africa will be captained by Temba Bavuma, with Quinton de Kock returning to the ODI setup. Their pace battery — Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi — will be key in Faisalabad’s conditions. Middle-order consistency remains their biggest test.
Probable XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
- Head-to-head in ODIs: South Africa 52 wins, Pakistan 34 wins (87 matches total)
- Last series (2024–25 in South Africa): Pakistan won 3–0
- Recent form: Pakistan – W W L W W | South Africa – L L W W L
Match Expectations
With strong batting line-ups on both sides, fans can expect a high-scoring contest. Pakistan’s strength lies in top-order stability, while South Africa’s pace attack will test early wickets. A par score is likely around 280–300 runs. Pakistan’s familiarity with conditions makes them slight favorites.
Predicted Winner: Pakistan (55% chance)
📊 Key Match Information
- Match Timing: 10:00 AM GMT / 3:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Live Streaming: Cricbuzz, PTV Sports, SuperSport
- Series Status: 1st of 3 ODIs
🔗 Related Cricket Pages
External Source: Cricbuzz Series Page
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