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Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI Preview from Faisalabad
The three-match ODI series concludes today as Pakistan and South Africa face off in the final and deciding encounter at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. After South Africa’s record-breaking victory leveled the series at 1-1, both teams are desperate to claim the trophy and build momentum ahead of their upcoming international commitments.
Match Details at a Glance
| Event | 3rd ODI, South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 |
| Venue | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| Date & Time | Saturday, November 8th, 3:00 PM LOCAL (10:00 AM GMT) |
| Series Status | Level 1-1 |
Team Dynamics and Series Narrative
South Africa (The Momentum)
The Proteas are riding high after their commanding eight-wicket win in the second ODI, where they successfully completed the highest successful chase in Faisalabad’s history (270 runs). Quinton de Kock is in imperious form, having scored a match-winning 123* and is the series’ leading run-scorer. They also found success with the ball through the pace of Nandre Burger (4/46) and the spin of Nqabayomzi Peter (3/55). They will look to replicate this all-round dominance.
Pakistan (The Pressure)
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi‘s team must quickly bounce back from the heavy defeat, which exposed weaknesses in both their top-order batting and their bowling attack. While Salman Ali Agha (69) and Mohammad Nawaz (59) salvaged a competitive total in the second match, the team needs a big score from an established name like Babar Azam and a return to form for their frontline pacers. They won the opener narrowly and will rely on that same fighting spirit.
Key Player Matchups
Quinton de Kock vs. Naseem Shah/Shaheen Afridi: Can Pakistan’s pace duo find a way to dismiss the destructive opener early? De Kock’s quick start has been the deciding factor in the series so far.
Babar Azam vs. Nandre Burger: Babar was dismissed cheaply by Burger in the last game. The clash between the star batsman and the in-form left-arm pacer will be pivotal for Pakistan’s innings.
Key Player Squads
| Pakistan Squad | South Africa Squad |
| Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed. | Matthew Breetzke (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi. |
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