PAK vs SA Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Pakistan will cross swords with South Africa in the second match of the three-match ODI series at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday, November 6.

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Delving into the details of the first ODI, South Africa posted a decent-looking total of 263 runs in 49.1 overs. Quinton de Kock (63) and Lhuan-dre Pretorious (57). Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed scalped three wickets apiece.

In the chase, Pakistan chased down the target in 49.4 overs. Salman Agha (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (55) were exceptional in the second innings as they took a 1-0 lead in the series. 

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 2, Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, ODI Series 2025, Match 2

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Thursday, November 6

Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 2 Pitch Report

Batters are expected to have a good game time on this wicket right from the powerplay overs. However, spinners will tend to get a decent enough spin and bounce on offer. The average first innings score is 260.

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 2 Probable XIs

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams.

PAK vs SA, ODI Series, Match 2 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan.

Pakistan started the series on a positive note, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. We can expect them to continue their dominance, courtesy of the experienced all-round line-up and home advantage.

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