Published on: Nov 7, 2025 4:49 pm IST | Updated on: Nov 7, 2025 4:57 pm IST
The South Africa tour of Pakistan ODI series has reached its final juncture. The series has been pushed into the decider after the Proteas secured a dominating win in the second ODI by 8 wickets. The two teams will now stay back at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad for the third and final ODI of the series. This contest promises to be a thrilling one, as both teams have been on the money so far, winning one game each to make this decider a must-watch. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd ODI Match, PAK vs SA, at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
South Africa, despite not being at their full strength, dominated Pakistan in the second game. South Africa bounced back strongly in the last game, but Pakistan, playing at home, will be looking to get hold of the spirited Proteas in this game and craft a victory in the decider. Talking about the win probability meter, it should lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 3rd ODI Match, PAK vs SA, at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
PAK: 56% win chance SA: 44% win chance
In just 2 innings so far in this series, the senior batter has scored 186 runs. de Kock has been on song and will be looking to continue his rich form in the third game as well.
Salman Ali Agha is Pakistan's top scorer in this series so far with 131 runs from 2 innings at an average of 65.50. Expect him to be at his best yet again.
42 in the first ODI and 17 in the following game—this has been Breetzke's score in this ODI series so far. The stand-in skipper averages over 50 in his short ODI career and will be hoping for a big knock in this game.
Babar Azam has scored 290 runs in his last 10 ODI knocks. Although he hasn't been on song in this series so far, he still packs a punch in ODIs and is due for a big knock.
Check out our prediction for the PAK vs SA 3rd ODI match at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
Pakistan will be eyeing a series-clinching win when they take on South Africa in the third and final ODI at Faisalabad on November 8, 2025. With the series locked at 1-1, the hosts will look to capitalize on familiar conditions and crowd support to seal the contest in their favor.
After a gritty 3-wicket win in the opening match, Pakistan were outplayed in the second ODI, where South Africa bounced back with a commanding 8-wicket victory. The visitors exposed Pakistan’s middle-order fragility and chased down the target with ease, setting up a tantalizing decider.
Faisalabad’s pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest, good for batting but with enough assistance for spinners and seamers. Pakistan will rely on their top-order to fire and their bowlers to exploit home conditions. The team’s ability to adapt quickly and respond to pressure will be key.
South Africa will enter the series decider against Pakistan with renewed energy and confidence after their emphatic 8-wicket win in the second ODI at this very venue. That dominant performance not only leveled the series 1-1 but also showcased the visitors’ ability to adapt quickly and bounce back under pressure. With the final match set to be played in Faisalabad on November 8, South Africa will look to ride the momentum and seal the series.
Their bowlers set the tone in the second ODI, restricting Pakistan’s batting lineup with disciplined lines and sharp fielding to a formidable 269. The batters then chased down the target with authority, led by Quintin de Kock’s 22nd ODI ton. That clinical display will give South Africa the psychological edge heading into the decider.
A series win in Pakistan would be a significant achievement, and the Proteas will be determined to finish strong and carry this momentum into future assignments. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 89 SA won: 53 PAK won: 35 No Result: 1 RECENT form PAKISTAN: W L L W L RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: W W L L W
South Africa leads the way in head-to-head battles between the two sides. In the 89 matches played between the two sides, South Africa has won 53, whereas Pakistan has 35 wins to their name. One match ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., Pakistan vs South Africa, fare in the third ODI in Faisalabad? Let’s take a look.
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Quinton de Kock (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira, Sinethemba Qeshile, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin/Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Nandre Burger
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd ODI between South Africa vs Pakistan at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad:
With conditions in Faisalabad favoring batters and minimal dew expected, the toss-winning captain may opt to bat first and set a competitive total. The pitch tends to slow down in the second innings, making chasing tricky. Expect a calculated decision based on team strengths and recent match dynamics.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd ODI match of the South Africa Tour of Pakistan will take place live on the FanCode app. The live TV coverage for this series won’t be available in India.
Pakistan, playing at home, will be the sure-shot favorites to win this game. The Proteas displayed resilience and a comeback spirit by winning the previous fixture handsomely. They won’t be going without giving a fight in the third game, but expect the hosts to have a slight upper hand as they will be playing in familiar conditions. Therefore, as per our prediction, the host, Pakistan, is expected to win the PAK vs SA 3rd ODI match.