Odi series in between Pakistan and South Africa Now to a thrilling finale in the third and final match, the series perfectly leveled at 1-1. The series has been a tale of a tale of two matches at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad: Pakistan, South Africa in a successful century at the start, a dominant eight-wicket thrashing, a dominant eight-wicket thrashing to an unbreakable century Quinton de Kock 270 to relieve. All eyes turn to a series where Pakistan will look to revive their winning form in front of their home crowd, with the Proteas aiming to capitalize on their outstanding performances and rectify their head-to-head advantage in the format.
PAK VS SA, 3rd ODI: Match details
- Date and time: November 8 (Saturday); 2:30 PM local / 2:00 PM Local
- Location: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
PAK VS SA, head-to-head record (ODIS)
Matches played: 89 | Pakistan won: 35 | South Africa: 53 | No results: 1
Iqbal Stadium pitch report
The Iqbal Stadium pitch remains a highly profitable surface for the batsmen, having produced competitive totals in both previous matches. The final game highlighted that the surface would be balanced, especially in the second innings following an easier offering with the possibility of dew negating the impact of the bowlers. The average first innings score at this venue in recent Odis stands at 232, but a higher total is expected. The toss will be extremely important, leaving the team’s boards behind for first and back, with a strong advantage to return.
Team dynamics and key players
Pakistan: The home side need a stronger performance, especially from their top order Babar Azam and Fakhmer Zamanwho struggled in the last two outings. Average order stability given by Salman Ali Agha (Man of the Match in 1st ODI) and Muhammad Rizwanalong with their comprehensive contributions Muhammad Nawazwill be high key. Captain Shaheen Afridi and pacer Naseem Shah The home bowlers must use the new ball effectively as it is dismantled in the second match.
South Africa: South Africa carry a significant point due to Kock’s explosive century and the attacking bowling of the young PACE and the impressive bowling of the young PACE attack Nandre burger2nd Odi Pakistan’s top order batsman. Including the top three batters Lhuan-dre pretorius and Tony de zorziI fired collectively. Junior middle order by captain Matthew breetzke maintains consistency, while spinning Bjorn fortune and Ngbayamzi peter will be vital in controlling the middle overs.
PAK VS SA, 3rd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan win the toss and bat first
- Pakistan PowerPlay Score: 50-60 (10 overs)
- Pakistan Total Score: 265-275
Case 2:
- South Africa win the toss and bat first
- South Africa PowerPlay Score: 55-65 (10 overs)
- South Africa Total Score: 270-285
Match Result: South Africa to win the series decider.
