PAK vs SA ODI Series Overview
Pakistan and South Africa are competing in a three-match ODI series starting November 4. This follows a drawn Test series (1-1) and a T20I series won by Pakistan 2-1, where Babar Azam scored a half-century in the decider.
Recent History and Head-to-Head
Last December, Pakistan achieved a historic 3-0 clean sweep over South Africa in a bilateral series. Overall, South Africa leads the ODI head-to-head with 53 wins, while Pakistan has 35 victories and one no result.
Match Summaries
- Match 1: Pakistan won a thrilling opener with Salman Ali Agha scoring 62, chasing 264 with two balls remaining.
- Match 2: South Africa responded strongly, winning by eight wickets as Quinton de Kock scored an unbeaten 123, chasing 270 with almost 10 overs to spare.
- Match 3: The series decider will be played on November 8, winner takes all.
Schedule and Venues
- Match 1: November 4, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Match 2: November 6, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Match 3: November 8, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
All matches start at 3 pm local time.
Broadcast and Streaming
A Sports and Ten Sports will broadcast the series live on TV. Streaming will be available on Tapmad and Tamasha.
"It is winner-take-all in the third ODI on Saturday."
Author's summary: The Pakistan vs South Africa ODI series features a closely contested battle with each team securing one victory; the final match will decide the series winner.