Akshay Thakur - Saturday, Nov 08, 2025Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI Pitch Report: The third and final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Saturday, November 8. The series is currently tied at 1-1, making this decisive match crucial for both teams.
Pakistan achieved the target by winning the first ODI thanks to Salman Ali Agha's 62 runs. However, they were unable to defend their score in the second ODI, allowing South Africa to level the series. The hosts will look to make a strong comeback in front of their home crowd and win the series.
South Africa has made a remarkable comeback after an early defeat. Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 123-run innings in the second ODI led to an easy victory. The visitors will look to maintain this momentum in the final ODI and seal the series.
SA vs PAK Pitch Report: The pitch at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad for the third ODI between Pakistan and South Africa is generally batsman-friendly, with good pace and even bounce. It provides a balanced contest between bat and ball, especially in limited-overs matches like ODIs. Initially, medium-pacers and fast bowlers receive some movement and assistance in the initial overs under floodlights, but the pitch flattens out, allowing stroke-playing batsmen to play freely. As the game progresses, spinners receive more assistance and play a crucial role in the middle and later overs.
The average first innings score in ODIs at the Iqbal Stadium is around 230 runs, while the second innings score is slightly lower. The success rate for teams batting first and second is roughly equal, indicating a balanced pitch. Dew and floodlight conditions often favor teams chasing, as the pitch becomes more conducive to batting in the later overs of the match.
| Total matches: | 18 |
| Batting first won: | 8 |
| Bowling first won: | 10 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 232 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 203 |
| Highest Total: | 314/7 |
| Lowest Total: | 151/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 245/3 |
| Lowest Defended: | 157/5 |
Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Babar Azam, 4. Mohammad Rizwan(WK), 5. Agha Salman, 6. Hussain Talat, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Shaheen Afridi(C), 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Muhammad Wasim
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing 11: 1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius(WK), 3. Tony de Zorzi(WK), 4. Matthew Breetzke(C), 5. Donovan Ferreira(WK), 6. Sinethemba Qeshile(WK), 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Bjorn Fortuin, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Nqaba Peter
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