PAK vs SA Head-to-Head in ODIs: The second ODI of the three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on Thursday, November 6, at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Pakistan won the first match of the series by two wickets.
Batting first, South Africa were bowled out for 263 in 49.1 overs. Quinton de Kock and Luan-Dre Pretorius scored 63 and 57 runs, respectively. Mathieu Brietzke and Corbin Bosch also scored 40 runs. Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed took three wickets each.
Let’s examine the PAK vs. SA head-to-head record, recent results, important games, pitch report, and match predictions before this important match
PAK vs SA Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | PAK Won | SA Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 35 | 52 | 1 |
Pakistan – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (PAK – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 25 | SA | Won | 2 wickets | 264/8 – 263/10 |
| 12 Aug 25 | WI | Lost | 202 runs | 92/10 – 294/6 |
| 10 Aug 25 | WI | Lost | 5 wickets (D/L) | 171/7 – 184/5 |
| 08 Aug 25 | WI | Won | 5 wickets | 280/10 – 284/5 |
| 05 Apr 25 | NZ | Lost | 43 runs | 221/10 – 264/8 |
Top Performers:
- Salman Agha – 62 (71), steady middle-order effort
- Mohammad Rizwan – 55 (74), key anchor role
- Naseem Shah & Abrar Ahmed – 3 wickets each, solid with the ball
South Africa – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SA – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 25 | PAK | Lost | 2 wickets | 263/10 – 264/8 |
| 07 Sep 25 | ENG | Lost | 342 runs | 72/10 – 414/5 |
| 04 Sep 25 | ENG | Won | 5 runs | 325/9 – 320/9 |
| 02 Sep 25 | ENG | Won | 7 wickets | 330/8 – 131/10 |
| 24 Aug 25 | AUS | Lost | 276 runs | 155/10 – 431/2 |
Top Performers:
- Quinton de Kock – 63 (71), experienced brilliance
- Lhuan Dre-Pretorius – 57 (60), impressive debut knock
- Lungi Ngidi & Corbin Bosch – 2 wickets each
Read Also: PAK vs SA Team Preview & Analysis
Pakistan vs South Africa Key Player Battles
| Battle | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam vs Lungi Ngidi | Babar’s timing vs Ngidi’s seam and bounce. |
| Quinton de Kock vs Shaheen Afridi | de Kock’s aggression vs Shaheen’s lethal swing with the new ball. |
| Mohammad Rizwan vs Bjorn Fortuin | Rizwan’s spin control vs Fortuin’s tight middle-overs bowling. |
| Fakhar Zaman vs Corbin Bosch | Fakhar’s attacking start vs Bosch’s variations. |
| Naseem Shah vs Heinrich Klaasen | Naseem’s pace & length vs Klaasen’s counter-attack strategy. |
PAK vs SA Pitch Report – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
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Average 1st innings score: ~235 runs
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Seamers get some early swing in cool conditions.
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Pitch slows down in the second half — spinners might come into play.
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Toss Prediction: Win the toss & bowl first.
Weather Report – Carrara, Queensland
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Cloud Cover | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:00 PM | 26°C | 0% | Sunny | 5-7 km/h |
| 05:00 PM | 23°C | 0% | Clear | 4-5 km/h |
| 08:00 PM | 20°C | 0% | Light clouds | 3 km/h |
Conditions: Clear skies, no rain — ideal for ODI cricket.
PAK vs SA 4th T20I – Match Prediction
| Team | Winning Probability | Key Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 60% | Strong top order, home advantage, in-form bowlers |
| South Africa | 40% | Experienced batting, but bowling lacks depth |
Prediction: Pakistan is likely to win the 2nd ODI and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
