Shaheen Shah Afridi will begin his captaincy journey on Tuesday, November 4, as Pakistan faces South Africa in the opening ODI of the three-match series.
Newly appointed captain Shaheen Afridi is keen to kick off Pakistan’s 50-over season on a strong note. This series marks his first assignment as ODI skipper on home turf, and all eyes will be on how he leads the team in familiar conditions.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI: Predicted Playing 11
Pakistan
Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, S Afridi (C), FK Zaman, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
South Africa
C Bosch, Dewald Brevis, T de Zorzi, Q de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, MP Breetzke (C), D Ferreira, GF Linde, L Ngidi, N Burger, BC Fortuin
PAK vs SA 1st ODI Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The pitch at Iqbal Stadium is known to favor batters, though fast bowlers are likely to find some help early on. As the match progresses and the surface dries up, spinners are expected to get more grip and turn.
Faisalabad is expected to experience hazy conditions on Tuesday, with AccuWeather rating the air quality as very unhealthy. Temperatures will hover around 31°C in the morning but are likely to cool down to about 14°C by evening.
Head-to-Head Record Between Pakistan and South Africa
Pakistan and South Africa have a fierce rivalry in ODI cricket, having faced each other 87 times. South Africa holds the upper hand with 52 victories, while Pakistan has won 34. However, in matches played on Pakistani soil, the contest has been evenly balanced, with both teams winning eight out of 16 games.
PAK vs SA Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
When will the 1st ODI between Pakistan and South Africa be played?
The opening ODI of the series will take place on Tuesday, November 4, beginning at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss set for 3 PM IST.
Where is the 1st ODI between Pakistan and South Africa being held?
The match is scheduled to be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
Which TV channel will broadcast the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI?
The match will not be broadcast on any television channel in India.
Where can fans watch the live streaming of the 1st ODI?
Cricket fans in India can catch the live action of the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI on the Sports TV YouTube channel.
PAK vs SA Match Prediction
Pakistan hold a slight edge in the 1st ODI, thanks to home advantage and strong recent form. With Shaheen Afridi leading the attack and Babar Azam anchoring the batting, Pakistan seem well-prepared, though South Africa’s pace unit could challenge them early, according to ChatGPT.
Pakistan is favored to win the 1st ODI due to their strong home advantage and recent momentum from winning the T20I series against South Africa. While South Africa's ODI form is strong, their struggles against spin in subcontinent conditions could be exploited by Pakistan's attack, giving the hosts the edge in Faisalabad, Gemini predicted.
Newly appointed captain Shaheen Afridi is keen to kick off Pakistan’s 50-over season on a strong note. This series marks his first assignment as ODI skipper on home turf, and all eyes will be on how he leads the team in familiar conditions.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI: Predicted Playing 11
Pakistan
Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, S Afridi (C), FK Zaman, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
South Africa
C Bosch, Dewald Brevis, T de Zorzi, Q de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, MP Breetzke (C), D Ferreira, GF Linde, L Ngidi, N Burger, BC Fortuin
PAK vs SA 1st ODI Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The pitch at Iqbal Stadium is known to favor batters, though fast bowlers are likely to find some help early on. As the match progresses and the surface dries up, spinners are expected to get more grip and turn.
Faisalabad is expected to experience hazy conditions on Tuesday, with AccuWeather rating the air quality as very unhealthy. Temperatures will hover around 31°C in the morning but are likely to cool down to about 14°C by evening.
Head-to-Head Record Between Pakistan and South Africa
Pakistan and South Africa have a fierce rivalry in ODI cricket, having faced each other 87 times. South Africa holds the upper hand with 52 victories, while Pakistan has won 34. However, in matches played on Pakistani soil, the contest has been evenly balanced, with both teams winning eight out of 16 games.
PAK vs SA Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
When will the 1st ODI between Pakistan and South Africa be played?
The opening ODI of the series will take place on Tuesday, November 4, beginning at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss set for 3 PM IST.
Where is the 1st ODI between Pakistan and South Africa being held?
The match is scheduled to be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
Which TV channel will broadcast the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI?
The match will not be broadcast on any television channel in India.
Where can fans watch the live streaming of the 1st ODI?
Cricket fans in India can catch the live action of the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI on the Sports TV YouTube channel.
PAK vs SA Match Prediction
Pakistan hold a slight edge in the 1st ODI, thanks to home advantage and strong recent form. With Shaheen Afridi leading the attack and Babar Azam anchoring the batting, Pakistan seem well-prepared, though South Africa’s pace unit could challenge them early, according to ChatGPT.
Pakistan is favored to win the 1st ODI due to their strong home advantage and recent momentum from winning the T20I series against South Africa. While South Africa's ODI form is strong, their struggles against spin in subcontinent conditions could be exploited by Pakistan's attack, giving the hosts the edge in Faisalabad, Gemini predicted.
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