Pakistan cricket team (PAK) to take South Africa cricket team (SA) in the First match ODI series for SA tour of Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on November 4, 2025. Pakistan after winning the T20 series in this SA tour, now they look strong for ODI series, they have SA in three t20 by 2-1. Babar Azam come back in previous game was thrilling and excellent winning game for him. As South Africa lost the T20 series now they should bounce back to grab this series. Let’s Break down with Match Analysis, Pitch report, and PAK vs SA 1st ODI Match Prediction. Who will win this today’s match between PAK vs SA?
Weather Report
- Temperature: ~24.5°C
- Humidity: 19%
- Rain: 0% chance of Rain
- Wind direction: ENE
- Wind speed: 7.2KPH
Pitch Report: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
The Pitch here is expected to be balanced one, favouring both batting and spinners. From the recent match analysis First inning scores here around 260, while chasing in the second innings team scored only 200. This indicating batting first can help to win the match here.
PAK Vs SA Probable playing XI
| Pakistan Probable XI | South Africa Probable XI |
|---|---|
| 1. Babar Azam | 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 (c) | 8. Lungi Ngidi |
| 9. Naseem Shah | 9. Nandre Burger |
| 10. Haris Rauf | 10. Bjorn Fortuin |
| 11. Abrar Ahmed | 11. Lizaad Williams |
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Today match Prediction: Team batting first wins the 1st ODI match.
Expert Cricket Betting Tips for Pakistan vs South Africa
Toss Prediction: South Africa win the toss and Elect to Bat First
Top Batter Performance: Matthew Breetzke
Top Bowler Performance: Shaheen Afridi
Disclaimer: This prediction is given by author expert Insights, analysis, and personal insights. Please use it as a reference and make your own informed decisions before placing any bets or forming conclusions.