Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi (left) and South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke through the toss forward of the second ODI at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on November 6, 2025. – PCB
South Africa have gained the toss and opted to bat first towards Pakistan within the third and closing ODI of the three-match sequence at Iqbal Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
After successful the toss, the South Africa captain stated that one thing above 290 can be good. “In a recreation like this, we simply really feel runs on the board can be necessary… Qeshile is out with an harm. Rubin Hermann makes his debut, and Ngidi is in for Linde.”
Shaheen Afridi stated that Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf are again, whereas Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim have been rested.
Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim are rested, stated Shaheen Afridi. Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf are again within the beginning lineup. Rubin Hermann makes his debut, and Ngidi is in for Linde for South Africa.
Within the earlier match, South Africa delivered a powerful batting show, comfortably chasing a 270-run goal to defeat Pakistan by eight wickets.
The thumping victory helped South Africa stage the sequence towards Pakistan at 1-1, with the third and closing ODI set to be performed on the identical venue on Saturday.
The touring aspect made the sunshine work of the 270-run goal set by Pakistan as they achieved the overall for the lack of simply two wickets and 59 balls to spare.
South Africa acquired off to a flamboyant begin to the pursuit, courtesy of a brisk 81-run stand between openers Lhuan-dre Pretorius and de Kock.
Returning Mohammad Wasim Jr supplied the house aspect with a much-needed breakthrough within the twelfth over by getting Pretorius caught behind. The opener made a 40-ball 46 with the assistance of seven fours and a six.
The match-defining partnership culminated within the thirty fifth over when Faheem Ashraf acquired de Zorzi caught at level. He walked again after scoring a brisk 76 off simply 63 deliveries, smashing 9 fours and three sixes.
Quinton de Kock, however, carried his bat all over and top-scored with an unbeaten 123 off 119 deliveries, studded with eight fours and 7 sixes. He acquired notable assist from captain Matthew Breetzke, who made 16 not out from 20 balls.
For Pakistan, Wasim Jr and Faheem might decide up a wicket apiece.
Opting to bat first, the house crew completed at 269/9 within the allotted 50 overs, courtesy of a late onslaught.
Taking part in XI:
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Matthew Breetzke (c), Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Lungi Ngidi.
