The South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 continues as the teams gear up for the first ODI at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on November 4, 2025. Pakistan, fresh from a T20 series victory (2–1), will look to carry that momentum into the 50-over format. Babar Azam’s return to form has boosted the home side, while South Africa will be desperate to bounce back and level things in the longer format. Let’s take a closer look at the match analysis, pitch conditions, and PAK vs SA match prediction.
PAK vs RSA — 1st ODI Match Info
Match: PAK vs RSA • 1st ODI • South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025
Date & Time (IST): Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Broadcast & Live-streaming:
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Tamasha App
- South Africa: SuperSport
- India: FanCode (App & Website)
Weather Report — Faisalabad
- Temperature: Around 24.5°C
- Humidity: 19%
- Rain: 0% (clear conditions expected)
- Wind: ENE at 7.2 KPH
A bright and clear afternoon is expected in Faisalabad, ideal for a full 50-over contest.
Pitch Report — Iqbal Stadium
The surface at Iqbal Stadium is known to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters can enjoy stroke play early on, but spinners come into play as the pitch slows down.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 280
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 220
Batting first could be the smarter call, as chasing here tends to be tricky in the evening.
Match Prediction — Pakistan vs South Africa
Predicted Winner: Pakistan
Winning Probability: Pakistan — 40% | South Africa — 60%
Although South Africa are slight favorites on paper, Pakistan’s home advantage and recent form make them strong contenders to claim the opening ODI.
PAK vs SA Probable Playing XI
| Pakistan Probable XI | South Africa Probable XI |
| 1. Babar Azam (c) | 1. Quinton de Kock |
| 2. Fakhar Zaman | 2. Tony de Zorzi |
| 3. Saim Ayub | 3. Dewald Brevis |
| 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | 4. Matthew Breetzke (c) (wk) |
| 5. Salman Agha | 5. Donovan Ferreira |
| 6. Faheem Ashraf | 6. George Linde |
| 7. Mohammad Nawaz | 7. Corbin Bosch |
| 8. Shaheen Afridi | 8. Lungi Ngidi |
| 9. Naseem Shah | 9. Nandre Burger |
| 10. Haris Rauf | 10. Bjorn Fortuin |
| 11. Abrar Ahmed | 11. Lizaad Williams |
PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
- Matches Played: 87
- Pakistan Won: 34
- South Africa Won: 52
- Tied/No Result: 1
- First-ever Meeting: March 8, 1992
- Most Recent Fixture: February 12, 2025
South Africa hold a strong overall record, but Pakistan will aim to narrow that gap on home soil.
PAK vs SA — 1st ODI Match Predictions
Match Prediction 1:
- Toss: South Africa win and bat first
- Powerplay Score: 50–55 runs
- Predicted Total: 300–320
- Result: South Africa win the 1st ODI
Match Prediction 2:
- Toss: Pakistan win and bat first
- Powerplay Score: 45–55 runs
- Predicted Total: 280–280
- Result: Pakistan win the 1st ODI
Today’s Expert Pick: Team batting first is likely to win the match.
Expert Cricket Tips
- Toss Prediction: South Africa to win and opt to bat first
- Top Batter to Watch: Matthew Breetzke
- Top Bowler to Watch: Shaheen Afridi
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