The much-anticipated Shaheen Shah Afridi era of captaincy will officially begin when Pakistan take on South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
Following Pakistan’s victory in the T20I series, the spotlight now shifts to the young pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi, who will lead the ODI side for the first time. The first ODI will serve as a crucial test for Shaheen’s leadership style, team combinations, and tactical approach.
This match holds historic significance as it marks the return of international cricket to Faisalabad after a 17-year hiatus. The last ODI at the venue was played between Pakistan and Bangladesh, making Tuesday’s contest a momentous occasion for local fans.
This ODI series marks the final leg of South Africa’s tour of Pakistan.
Pakistan and South Africa share an intense rivalry in the 50-over format. The two sides have clashed 87 times, with South Africa leading the tally with 52 wins, while Pakistan have won 34 matches.
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Match Details
Pakistan take on South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. This marks the first international cricket in the city of Faisalabad after a hiatus of 17 years.
Iqbal Stadium last hosted an ODI in 2008, before the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009 forced Pakistan to play its home matches in the United Arab Emirates for six years.
In this series, the hosts will be led by pacer Shaheen Afridi, who replaced Mohammed Rizwan as the new ODI captain.
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI
- Date: Tuesday, November 4
- Location: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
Live Streaming Options
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Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details in India
Unfortunately, fans in India will not be able to watch the Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2025 due to the absence of an official broadcast partner. Hence, fans in India won't be able to watch PAK vs SA 2nd ODI 2025 live telecast on any TV channel.
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Just like the PAK vs SA live telecast, there would be no PAK vs SA live streaming available as well. Fans in India thus will not be able to watch PAK vs SA live streaming on any platform.
However, fans can still follow PAK vs SA 2nd ODI 2025 live score updates on the South Africa cricket team's official social media handle.
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