Pakistan win toss, decide to bat first towards South Africa in second ODI

Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi (left) and South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke in the course of the toss forward of the second ODI at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on November 6, 2025. – PCB

Pakistan have received the toss and opted to bat first within the second ODI towards South Africa being performed at Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad.

Pakistan lead the three-match sequence 1-0 following their two-wicket victory within the first ODI on Tuesday.

For Pakistan, Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim are available in, changing Hasan Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed from the opening ODI. For South Africa, Nandre Burger and Nqabayomzi Peter are available in, with Lungi Ngidi and Lizaad Williams making manner.

Within the first ODI at Iqbal Stadium, South Africa have been dismissed for 263 in 49.1 overs, with Quinton de Kock scoring 63 and Lhuan-dre Pretorius 57. 

Pakistan replied with 264 for eight in 49.4 overs to win by two wickets with two balls to spare. 

Salman Ali Agha top-scored with 62 off 71 balls, Mohammad Rizwan made 55 off 74, and the chase was arrange by an 87-run opening stand between Saim Ayub (39) and Fakhar Zaman (45). 

Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah took three wickets every.

Taking part in XI

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter.