The initial one-day international of the series consisting of three matches between Pakistan and South Africa is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 04, 2025. Both sides are ready to embark on the new ODI cycle and this series will be very important for experimenting with their combinations and introducing new players. Pakistan will enjoy the support of home ground, whereas South Africa will try to start the visit on a positive note and establish the rhythm right from the start.
Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st ODI
- Date: Tuesday, November 04, 2025
- Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Start Time: 3:30 PM IST (Toss at 3:00 PM IST) / 3:00 PM PST (Toss at 2:30 PM PST)
Where to Watch?
Where will fans in India watch the match?
- The match will not be broadcast on any Indian TV channel.
- Live Streaming in India: SportsTV YouTube Channel.
Where will fans in Pakistan watch the match?
- Live Telecast on PTV Sports TV Channel.
- Streaming available on PTV Sports Live / ARY ZAP App.
Where will fans in South Africa watch the match?
- Broadcast available on SuperSport network.
- Live streaming also available on SuperSport App / Website.
Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
- Total Matches: 87
- Pakistan Wins: 34
- South Africa Wins: 52
- No Result: 1
Even though South Africa has an advantage in terms of historical record, Pakistan remains a threat in Asia, and Faisalabad will be a venue where both batsmen and bowlers will get equal opportunities.
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Full Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Hussain Talat, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan
South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Tony de Zorzi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke(c), Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Sinethemba Qeshile, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter
Possible Playing 11
Pakistan – Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, S Afridi (C), FK Zaman, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
South Africa – C Bosch, Dewald Brevis, T de Zorzi, Q de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, MP Breetzke (C), D Ferreira, GF Linde, L Ngidi, N Burger, BC Fortuin
What to Expect
The wicket at Faisalabad is projected to be good for batting with some grip as the game carries on. The two teams will want to take advantage of the fast bowling during the early overs, yet the spinners’ influence will be considerable in the middle phase. Pakistan’s batting depth, coupled with South Africa’s aggressive style, ensures that the series will have a competitive, though not necessarily unbalanced, start.
Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
| 1st ODI | Nov 4, 2025 | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| 2nd ODI | Nov 6, 2025 | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| 3rd ODI | Nov 8, 2025 | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
Written By:- Manjunath S