PAK vs SA 3rd ODI Match Prediction, South Africa tour vs Pakistan 2025: Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report & More 

PAK vs SA: The final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa has become a must-win for both teams as the series is leveled at 1-1. This game will be held at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Saturday (November 8), starting at 2:30 PM IST. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details for this game.

Pakistan Preview

Pakistan had a disappointing performance in the second game, and they went down with bat and ball. They played too many dot balls with the bat, which restricted them from reaching a below-par total. Secondly, Pakistani bowlers were never in the game because South Africa played them well. So, Pakistan need to address issues in both departments.

• Key Batter: Salman Agha and Saim Ayub are performing well with the bat and have done well on this home series.
• Captaincy: Captain Shaheen Afridi has looked average in two ODIs. Her role with the new ball is important, and he needs early wickets.
• Batting Strength: The batting has looked average for Pakistan. Especially the top order. Babar Azam has failed in both innings, and other batters are scoring slowly. Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, and Mohammad Nawaz are batters who have looked in control in both games.
• Bowling Attack: Dropping Abrar Ahmed from the second ODI was a surprise, and it didn’t pay Pakistan well. So, he is expected to be back. The fast bowlers couldn’t take early wickets, which put pressure on them. So, Pakistan need to have a good start with the new ball in the powerplay.

South Africa Preview

Quinton de Kock, Lhuan Dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, and Nandre Burger were key contributors to the win for South Africa. This is an inexperienced side, and a win must have given them a lot of confidence. But can they win the series with this team?

• Batting: De Kock is the most experienced South African batter in this team, and he took them over the line. He scored an excellent hundred and made sure that he was taking her team to win. Other batters also contributed well, and South Africa produced a good batting display.
• Bowling: Nandre Burger set the tone for South Africa with the new ball. The other bowlers were also disciplined, and they will look to replicate that performance in the final game as well.

Match Details – Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad Pitch and Weather Report

As seen in the two games, Iqbal Stadium is a good batting venue, and the chasing team gets more out of the pitch. It has now hosted a total of 18 ODIs. 8 times the team that bowled first has won, while the other 10 games have been won by the chasing side. It has an average winning score here of 280-290.

The weather for the third ODI on Saturday is pretty good and clear with no cloud or rain. The temperature during the game should be between 23°C and 25°C, with the humidity predicted to be around 40-50 percent.

PAK vs SA Head to Head Record

PAK vs SA Today’s Probable 11

Key Players to Watch Out in Pakistan vs South Africa Match

Top Batters

• Saim Ayub (PAK): Saim Ayub played a good innings in the last game when Pakistan lost three early wickets and showed his good form.
• Salman Agha (PAK): Salman Agha has an average close to 80 in ODIs against South Africa. He has already slammed two fifties in this series.
• Quinton de Kock (SA): Quinton de Kock looked in his vintage best while chasing in the last game. He made a statement with a stunning century.
• Lhuan dre Pretorius (SA): Lhuan-dre Pretorius has only played two ODIs, but he has looked a class apart. His aggressive nature makes him a tough batter to bowl to.

Top Bowlers

• Naseem Shah (PAK): Naseem Shah has looked in good rhythm. His tight line and raw pace make him a tough bowler.
• Mohammad Nawaz (PAK): Mohammad Nawaz will have a big role in the middle overs. He has bowled well and not conceded enough runs.
• Nandre Burger (SA): Nandre Burger used his height and pace very well in the last game. He showed that he can change the game with the new ball itself.
• Ngaba Peter (SA): Ngaba Peter had a great return to the ODIs with his 3/55. He was a little expensive, but he bowled well in the middle overs.

PAK vs SA Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

On paper, Pakistan are stronger than this South African team. But then, their problem of inconsistency has always gone against them. Even in the last game, they played casually and ended up on the losing side. It is all about winning the toss and chasing the target at this venue. But we think South Africa have a good chance to win, especially after their performance in the last game.

PAK vs SA Match Prediction Scenarios

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.