PAK vs SA Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Pakistan will clash against South Africa in the first game of the three-match ODI series at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Tuesday, November 4.

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Pakistan is entering this series on the back of a 1-2 ODI series defeat to the West Indies back in August 2025, away from home. On the other hand, South Africa stunned England by 2-1 in the recent ODI series away from home in September 2025.

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Tuesday, November 4

Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Faisalabad surface is expected to assist batters comparatively. However, as the innings progress, we can expect spinners to do well in the middle overs with fair enough spin and bounce on offer.

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 1 Probable XIs

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

South Africa

Matthew Breetzke (c), Tony de Zorzi, Quinton de Kock, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Gortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi.

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan.

In the last five ODIs played between these two sides, Pakistan emerged victorious on four instances while South Africa secured only one win. With more experience on their side, we can expect Pakistan to come out victorious, thanks to the home advantage.

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