PAK vs SA ODI Series Preview
Pakistan and South Africa are set to compete in a three-match ODI series starting November 4. This follows their recent Test series drawn 1-1 and Pakistan's 2-1 win in the T20I series, where Babar Azam scored a half-century in the decider.
Recent History and Head-to-Head
The last bilateral series between these teams was in December last year, with Pakistan achieving a historic 3-0 sweep. In overall ODI encounters, South Africa leads with 53 wins compared to Pakistan's 35, with one match ending as no result.
Recent Matches Summary
- In the series opener, Pakistan won a thrilling match thanks to Salman Ali Agha's 62, chasing 264 with two balls remaining.
- South Africa responded with an 8-wicket win in Faisalabad, anchored by Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 123, chasing 270 with nearly 10 overs to spare.
The third ODI on Saturday will be decisive, with the winner taking the series.
Match Schedule and Venues
- Match 1: November 4, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Match 2: November 6, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Match 3: November 8, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
All matches start at 3 pm local time.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
A Sports and Ten Sports will broadcast the ODI series live. Streaming is available on Tapmad and Tamasha.
"After the Test series was drawn 1-1, Pakistan clinched the three-match T20I series 2-1, with Babar Azam scoring a half-century in the decider."
"Pakistan won a thriller in the series opener, as Salman Ali Agha's 62 helped them chase 264 with two balls to spare."
Author's summary: The closely contested Pakistan vs South Africa ODI series kicks off in Faisalabad, with live broadcasts ensuring fans won’t miss the winner-takes-all final match.