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Delhi: Pakistan is hosting South Africa at home. After the end of the 3-match T20 series between both the teams, now there is going to be a 3-match ODI series clash. The first match of this series will be played on Tuesday, November 4. For which both the teams are ready.

The first ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa is being played in Faisalabad. An international match will be played at this venue after 17 years. Both the teams are ready to show their strength in this series. After winning the T20 series, the morale of the host team is high, while South Africa would like to win the ODI series.

ODI record between Pakistan vs South Africa

The history of mutual competition between Pakistan and South Africa in ODI cricket is quite long. Both the teams have been playing in this format since 1992. After which till now both the teams have faced each other in 87 matches. In which Pakistan has won 34 matches. So the Proteas team has won 52 matches and 1 match has been inconclusive.

After T20 series, now the battle of ODI series

After the 2-match Test series between hosts Pakistan and South Africa on Pakistani soil was tied at 1-1, Pakistan won the T20 International series by 2-1. After which now a 3-match ODI series will be played between both the teams.

When and where will Pakistan vs South Africa match take place?

The first match of the 3-match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. This match will start at 3.30 pm Indian time on Tuesday. The toss for this match will be done at 3 o’clock.

Iqbal Stadium , Main information about Faisalabad and stadium

Apart from the stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi, there is also a stadium in Faisalabad in Pakistan. International cricket has not been played for many years in Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, which has a spectator capacity of 17 thousand. If we look at the history of this stadium, it was constructed in 1970. Initially it was known as Lyallpur Stadium. But later the name of this stadium was changed to Iqbal Stadium in honor of the famous poet Muhammad Iqbal. The first international match was played here between India and Pakistan in 1978. So the first ODI match between Pakistan and New Zealand was played in this ground in 1984.

faisalabad pitch report

The first international match after 2008 is going to be held in Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium. In such a situation, it is difficult to predict the nature of the pitch. But generally the batsmen get help here. Batting is easy on this pitch, however due to the moisture on the pitch with the new ball, fast bowlers may get help in the beginning. After this, after the ball leaves the shine, it becomes easier to bat, in such a situation a score of up to 280 runs can be made.

weather conditions

Rain in India has spoiled the taste of cricket these days, but in the neighboring country Pakistan the weather is completely clear. The weather is completely clear in the first ODI match between Pakistan vs South Africa in Faisalabad. According to Accuweather, the maximum temperature here on Tuesday is 29 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is 15 degrees Celsius.

Possible playing eleven of both

Pakistan team: Saeem Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Salman Aga, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (captain), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

South Africa team: Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony De Zorzi, Dewald Brewis, Mathieu Bretzke (c), Donovan Ferreira, Luan-Dre Pretorius, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Berger, Lungi Ngidi

Where to watch Pakistan vs South Africa match

The series being played between Pakistan and South Africa is not being telecast live in India. There is a ban on broadcasting in India, however, you can enjoy the first match of the ODI series between the two teams on the live streaming digital app Fancode.

Squads of both teams

Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasibullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Sam Ayub, Salman Ali Aga

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony De Jorzi, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Mathieu Bretzke (captain), Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brewis, Sinethemba Keshile, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuyn, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Otniel Baartman, Nandre Berger, Nakabayomzi Peter

Pakistan vs South Africa: Which team will the pitch favor?,

Host Pakistan and South Africa will compete against each other in the first ODI match in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The wicket of Faisalabad is batting friendly. But here the host Pakistan team is looking balanced and also it is their home ground, hence they can get the advantage of the pitch.

FAQs – Pitch report of Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Iqbal Stadium, what is the pitch report of faisalabad,

The track of Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad is generally considered favorable for batsmen. There is not much swing or turn in the ball on this wicket. In such circumstances, batting is easy. But fast bowlers can get some help in the initial overs. At the same time, after the ball becomes old, spin bowlers can get turn in the middle overs.

Pakistan vs South Africa in ODI H2H what is the record,

Talking about the ODI clash between Pakistan and South Africa in H2H record, so far 87 ODI matches have been played between both the teams. In which Pakistan has won 34 matches and South Africa has won 52 matches. The result of 1 match could not be declared.