PAK vs SA 2nd ODI 2025 Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI & Match Prediction

PAK vs SA 2nd ODI Preview & Prediction: Pakistan will face South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 on Thursday, November 6 2025, at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, starting at 15:30 IST.

South Africa is leading the series 1-0, and Pakistan will be keen to make a comeback and stay in the series. Meanwhile, South Africa will look to clinch the series with another impressive performance.

In this article, we take a look at the PAK vs SA 2nd ODI Match Preview, Pitch Report, Prediction & Stats.

Match Details – PAK vs SA 2nd ODI

PAK vs SA Team Preview & Analysis

Pakistan

Pakistan struggled in the first ODI, failing to chase a modest target. The top order failed to capitalise on the early starts, and a middle-order collapse remains a concern.

The bowling unit, led by Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, looked dangerous, but lacked support in the middle overs.

Key Players to Watch:

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Agha Salman

South Africa

South Africa dominated the first ODI with their strong batting and disciplined bowling. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen batted impressively.

The bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Tabrez Shamsi, troubled the Pakistani batsmen with swing and spin.

Key Players to Watch:

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Tabrez Shamsi

Read Also: PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Records & Stats 

PAK vs SA  Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan  Playing XI

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Abdullah Shafique
3. Babar Azam (c)
4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
5. Agha Salman
6. Saud Shakeel
7. Iftikhar Ahmed
8. Shadab Khan
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Naseem Shah
11. Haris Rauf

South Africa Playing XI

1. Quinton de Kock (wk)
2. Aiden Markram (c)
3. Rassie van der Dussen
4. Heinrich Klaasen
5. David Miller
6. Tristan Stubbs
7. Andile Phehlukwayo
8. Kagiso Rabada
9. Lungi Ngidi
10. Tabraiz Shamsi
11. Gerald Coetzee

PAK vs SA Pitch Report – Iqbal Stadium

• The pitch at Iqbal Stadium helps fast bowlers to move the seam quickly.
• The ball becomes easier to bat with as it ages.
• The spinners will benefit from the grip and gentle turn in the middle overs.
• A competitive score of around 260-280 is expected in the first innings.

Weather Forecast

No rain expected – perfect conditions for cricket.

PAK vs SA 2nd ODI Win Prediction

Prediction: South Africa to win the 2nd ODI and take a 2-0 lead in the series.