3rd ODI: Pakistan, South Africa eye series win in Faisalabad
What's the story
Pakistan and South Africa are set to clash in the third and final ODI of their three-match series on Saturday, November 7, 2025. The decider will be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, with both teams looking to clinch the series. The first ODI saw Pakistan winning, but South Africa bounced back in the second match to level things up. Here is the preview of the final affair.
Match statistics
Pitch report and other details
The Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad has been a high-scoring venue with little assistance for bowlers. Notably, the first two games of the ongoing series also took place at this venue. The team winning the toss is likely to chase, as batting second has proven easier on this pitch. Meanwhile, the match will begin at 3:30pm IST.
Team dynamics
Pakistan aim for strong comeback
Pakistan won the first ODI with Salman Ali Agha's 62 powering them in the run chase. South Africa made a strong comeback in the second game, with Quinton de Kock scoring an unbeaten 123 in the second ODI. The hosts will be looking for a strong comeback in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, the Proteas unit will be looking to carry this momentum.
Information
Here's the H2H record
As per ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other in 89 ODIs, with the latter winning 53 times. Pakistan have won 35 matches. 1 game didn't have any result. Notably, the two teams are 9-9 on Pakistan soil in ODIs.
Team line-ups
Probable XIs for the 3rd ODI
Pakistan likely XI: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah. South Africa likely XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter.
Stats
Here are the key performers
Quinton de Kock owns the most ODI centuries by a visiting opener in Asia (9). Versus South Africa, Salman Agha owns 428 runs from six ODI matches at 85.60. Nandre Burger claimed a match-winning four-wicket haul in the previous match. Shaheen Afridi boasts 32 ODI wickets on home soil at an average of 29.06. Saim Ayub has raced to 635 ODI runs at 48.84.
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