PAK vs SA 1st ODI Match Prediction by E28: Match Details, Pitch Report & Betting Tips– Who Will Win

The 1st ODI match between Pakistan vs South Africa is expected to be a thrilling contest. Both teams are well-prepared, but South Africa seems stronger on paper. Their squad includes several experienced players who have performed consistently against Pakistan in the past. According to E28, South Africa has a higher probability of winning this match.

Pakistan vs South Africa, Match Details

• Location: Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

• Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

• Date & Time: 4th November, 2:30 PM IST (Local Time)

• Streaming Platform: Fancode App

• Established: 1978

• Stadium Capacity: 17,000

• Owner: Pakistan Cricket Board

• Home Team: Pakistan National Cricket Team

• End Names: Pavilion End & Golf Course End

• Floodlights: Yes

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Records

• Total Matches: 87

• Pakistan Wins: 34

• South Africa Wins: 52

• No Result: 0

• Tie: 0

South Africa leads the head-to-head record, which shows their dominance over Pakistan in the ODI format.

Team Form — Last Five Matches

• Pakistan: L, L, W, L, L

• South Africa: L, W, W, L, W

South Africa has shown better consistency recently, winning more of their last few matches compared to Pakistan.

Recent Head-to-Head Meetings

• Pakistan defeated South Africa on 12 February 2025.

• Pakistan also won on 22 December 2024 and 19 December 2024.

• Another win came on 17 December 2024.

• South Africa last defeated Pakistan on 27 October 2023.

Although Pakistan recently won more head-to-head matches, South Africa remains a stronger overall ODI side.

Weather Report

• Temperature: Around 28°C

• Humidity: Approximately 50%

• Wind Speed: 13 km/h

• Cloud Cover: Clear skies

The weather in Faisalabad is expected to remain pleasant, with no rain interruptions predicted during the match.

Pitch Report — Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Iqbal Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface with some help for fast bowlers. Teams winning the toss generally choose to bat first, as the pitch provides early runs before slowing down in the middle overs.

Key Points:

• Fast bowlers often perform well due to movement and bounce.

• Batting becomes tougher as the match progresses.

• The average first innings score is around 228.

• Highest score recorded: 314/7.

• Lowest score recorded: 151/10.

Overall, this pitch supports both batters and bowlers, depending on how the game unfolds.

Pakistan vs South Africa, Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha, Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi ©, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

South Africa (SA):

Matthew Breetzke ©, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman

Both teams have a strong combination of batters and bowlers, but South Africa’s lineup looks more balanced with explosive batters and attacking pacers.

PAK vs SA — Injury and Availability News

Currently, there are no reported injuries or unavailability issues in either squad. Updates will be provided if any player becomes unavailable before the match.

Pakistan vs South Africa, Betting Tips

• Who Will Win the Toss: Pakistan

• Match Winner: South Africa

• Total Boundaries Expected: 35+

• Player of the Match Prediction: Quinton de Kock

• 1st Innings Total Prediction: 160+

• Most Wicket Taker Prediction: Nandre Burger

My Prediction

South Africa is likely to win this match. Their squad has more balance, with experienced batters and a powerful bowling attack. Pakistan will rely heavily on Babar Azam’s leadership and Shaheen Afridi’s early breakthroughs, but South Africa’s depth gives them the upper hand in this ODI clash.