The third ODI between Pakistan and South Africa is the showdown that will decide the winner of this tour. The match will open at 2:30 PM IST on Saturday, 8 November, from Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Viewers in Pakistan can follow the action on the Sports TV YouTube channel.
The second match gave South Africa a dramatic win, chasing 270 runs with almost ten overs to spare. Quinton de Kock paced the chase with a blistering century, and the Proteas took the series level at 1‑1 with one game left. Pakistan’s batting faltered early in the second ODI, and the bowlers couldn’t keep the run‑rate down, leaving for a heavy defeat against a South Africa side that didn’t field a full squad of first‑choice players.
Match details
- Series – South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025
- Venue – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Time – 2:30 PM IST
- Date – 8 November 2025 (Saturday)
Head‑to‑head
Pakistan vs South Africa have played 89 ODIs, with South Africa winning 53 and Pakistan 35. The series is tied, making every over of the final match critical.
Pitch and weather
The Iqbal pitch is batting‑friendly, with early swing and seam potential. As the game goes on, spin may gain traction. Forecasts predict clear skies and a mild 25 °C day, with a calm breeze and humidity between 35‑40 %. Ideal conditions favour batting, especially the team that can get an early start.
Recent form
South Africa’s last five ODIs: W, W, L, L, W
Pakistan’s last five ODIs: W, L, L, W, L
Predicted XIs
Pakistan – F. Zaman; S. Ayub; Md. Rizwan (wk); B. Azam; S. Agha; H. Talat; F. Ashraf; Md. Nawaz; N. Shah; S. Afridi (c); Md. Wasim Jr.
South Africa – L. Pretorius; Q. de Kock (wk); T. de Zorzi; S. Qeshile; M. Breetzke (c); D. Ferreira; G. Linde; C. Bosch; B. Fortuin; N. Peter; N. Burger
Key players to watch
- Best batter – South Africa: Quinton de Kock, who scored a century in the second ODI and continues to dominate Pakistani bowlers.
- Best batter – Pakistan: Salman Agha has shown consistency with half‑centuries, but his strike rate will be crucial.
- Best bowler – South Africa: Nandre Burger, who struck early in the second ODI and can use the flat pitch to generate bounce.
- Best bowler – Pakistan: Naseem Shah, the front‑line pacer who thrives on a clean out‑bounce.
Match prediction
Pakistan will need a solid start and a high‑scoring top order to match South Africa’s 270‑run target. A quick first‑down set of wickets and a strong run‑rate will be vital. While experience favors Pakistan, South Africa’s recent form and the performance of de Kock and Burger suggest they are slightly better positioned to clinch the final game. Fans can expect a close contest, but South Africa’s momentum puts them a step ahead.
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Source: ianslive
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