PAK vs SA 3rd ODI Preview: Team Analysis, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Match Prediction

PAK vs SA 3rd ODI Preview & Prediction: Pakistan will face South Africa in the 3rd ODI of the South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 on Saturday, November 8 2025, at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, starting at 15:30 IST.

After being outplayed by South Africa in every aspect of their previous match, captain Shaheen Afridi will be hoping to inspire Pakistan to a comeback and win the series.

Meanwhile, Matthew Britzke-led South Africa will be looking to continue their winning streak and seal the ODI series.

In this article, we take a look at the PAK vs SA 3rd ODI Match Preview, Pitch Report, Prediction & Stats.

Match Details – PAK vs SA 3rd ODI

PAK vs SA Team Preview & Analysis

Pakistan

Pakistan’s performance has been consistent throughout the series. Their top order has shown good form but has failed to capitalise on crucial moments. Captain Shaheen Afridi will be hoping for a more disciplined performance in this winnable match.

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Mohammad Rizwan will play key roles in the batting lineup. The middle order, led by Agha Salman and Mohammad Nawaz, will provide stability and finishing power.

In bowling, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will lead the fast bowling attack, supported by Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Key Players to Watch:

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Agha Salman

South Africa

South Africa started the third ODI with confidence after winning by 8 wickets. Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century and disciplined bowling from Nandre Berger and Nkabayomezi Peters were enough to give Pakistan a strong start.

With the bat, de Kock will once again play a key role, supported by Tony de Zorzi, Luan Drey-Pretorius, and Donovan Ferreira.

With the ball, the trio of Berger, Bosch, and Fortuin will look to maintain pressure on Pakistan’s weak middle order.

Key Players to Watch:

Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Nandre Berger, Matthew Brietzke

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

PAK vs SA  Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan  Playing XI

1. Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
2. Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
3. Fakhar Zaman
4. Saim Ayub
5. Babar Azam
6. Salman Agha
7. Faheem Ashraf
8. Mohammad Nawaz
9. Naseem Shah
10. Hussain Talat
11. Abrar Ahmed / Mohammad Wasim Jr

South Africa Playing XI

1. Matthew Breetzke (c)
2. Quinton de Kock (wk)
3. Tony de Zorzi
4. Lhuan dre-Pretorius
5. Donovan Ferreira
6. Sinethemba Qeshile
7. George Linde
8. Nandre Burger
9. Corbin Bosch
10. Bjorn Fortuin
11. Nqabayomzi Peter

PAK vs SA Pitch Report – Iqbal Stadium

The pitch at Iqbal Stadium offers a good balance between bat and ball. Early seam movement can challenge openers, while batting gets easier under lights. Spinners might come into play in the middle overs.

A competitive first-innings score is expected to be around 260–280 runs.

Toss Prediction: Win the toss and bowl first.
Average 1st Innings Score: 260

Weather Forecast – Faisalabad, Nov 8 2025

No rain is expected — perfect conditions for cricket.

PAK vs SA 3rd ODI Win Prediction