Akshay Thakur - Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI Pitch Report: The first match of the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Tuesday, November 4. Pakistan won the T20 series 2-1. This match will now be played in the ODI format.
South Africa last played an ODI series in the United Kingdom in September, defeating England 2-1. However, some experienced players from that team are missing from the squad against Pakistan. Matthew Breetzke is set to lead a young and talented team against the Men in Green.
Meanwhile, Pakistan last played an ODI series in the Caribbean against the West Indies in August. The home team won the three-match series 2-1. Last month, Mohammad Rizwan was removed as Pakistan's ODI captain and replaced by Shaheen Afridi. The left-arm fast bowler has been given the captaincy duties since Tuesday.
SA vs PAK Pitch Report: The pitch at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium is considered a batsman-friendly pitch, with the potential for high scores, especially as the game progresses. Initially, some moisture and freshness are expected to provide some assistance to the fast bowlers, but after the initial period, batting becomes easier and the pitch flattens out. As the game progresses, the drying surface provides grip to the spinners, making spin a significant factor towards the end of the innings.
Historically, the average first innings score in ODIs at this ground is around 228-240, but recent matches and team performances suggest that the team batting first can score 275-290. Both teams generally prefer to chase targets here, as the pitch becomes even more conducive to batting under floodlights; however, targets over 270 are considered competitive.
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| Total matches: | 16 |
| Batting first won: | 8 |
| Bowling first won: | 8 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 228 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 195 |
| Highest Total: | 314/7 |
| Lowest Total: | 151/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 245/3 |
| Lowest Defended: | 157/5 |
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Pakistan playing 11: Sam Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (captain), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
South Africa playing 11: Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brewis, Matthew Breetzke (captain), Donovan Ferreira, Luan-Dre Pretorius, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.
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