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Pakistan
South Africa
The ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa comes down to a thrilling decider on 9 November 2025 at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. With the contest finely poised, both sides have everything to play for.
Pakistan will count on familiar conditions and passionate home support to gain the edge, while South Africa will be keen to strike early and keep the pressure on throughout.
Expect an intense battle as both teams fight to seal the series, with momentum and pride on the line.
If South Africa is to challenge, De Kockโs aggressive start will be crucial on a pitch that rewards early stroke play.
The betting tip is...
Top South Africa Batter - Quinton de Kock
60 %
40 %
PakistanSouth AfricaPakistan enter the series decider with a settled lineup and a clear plan built around their strengths at home. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi will spearhead a potent pace attack alongside Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, with Abrar Ahmed providing spin support on a surface likely to assist turn.
The batting lineup looks balanced, with Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman expected to anchor the innings, while Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha add youthful flair in the middle order.
Mohammad Rizwanโs consistency behind the stumps and with the bat remains key, and all-round options like Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf offer crucial depth as Pakistan aim to close out the series in front of their home crowd.
Pakistan will be going into this match with the strongest playing XI.
Predicted Lineup: Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Faheem Ashraf
South Africa head into the final ODI with a confident yet focused unit, knowing a composed performance could see them clinch the series away from home. Skipper Matthew Breetzke will lead a talented batting group featuring Quinton de Kockโs experience at the top and the flair of youngsters like Dewald Brevis and Tony de Zorzi.
The middle order, powered by Donovan Ferreira and George Linde, adds balance with both bat and ball. In the bowling department, the pace trio of Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Ottneil Baartman will look to make early inroads, while Corbin Bosch and Basir Ahamad provide solid support options.
Adapting quickly to Faisalabadโs conditions will be key for the visitors as they aim to outplay Pakistan in the decider.
South Africa will be going into the match with an unchanged XI.
Predicted Lineup: Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Corbin Bosch, Ottneil Baartman, Basir Ahamad
With the series tied and everything to play for, this decider promises a tight contest, but Pakistan hold the upper hand. Home advantage at Faisalabad, a surface suited to their bowlers, and the consistency of key players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi could tilt the balance their way.
South Africa has the firepower to challenge, especially if Quinton de Kock or Dewald Brevis fires, but adapting to local conditions remains their biggest hurdle. Expect Pakistan to edge this one, likely by a narrow margin, sealing the series 2-1.
