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Pakistan edged past South Africa in a thrilling finish during the first ODI at Faisalabad on November 4, 2025, clinching victory by two wickets with just two balls to spare. Chasing a target of 264, Pakistan reached 264/8 in 49.4 overs, led by a composed 62 off 71 balls from Salman Agha, who was named Player of the Match for his crucial innings under pressure.
South Africa, after posting 263, fought hard with the ball but couldn’t hold their nerve at the death as Pakistan’s lower order steered them home. With the hosts now 1-0 up in the series, both teams turn their attention to the second ODI, scheduled at the same venue in Faisalabad on November 6, 2025, starting at 3:00 PM PST.
South Africa
Matthew Breetzke (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock †, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius †, Sinethemba Qeshile, Lizaad Williams
Pakistan
Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Haseebullah Khan †, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan †, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub
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South Africa, after posting 263, fought hard with the ball but couldn’t hold their nerve at the death as Pakistan’s lower order steered them home. With the hosts now 1-0 up in the series, both teams turn their attention to the second ODI, scheduled at the same venue in Faisalabad on November 6, 2025, starting at 3:00 PM PST.
South Africa
Matthew Breetzke (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock †, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius †, Sinethemba Qeshile, Lizaad Williams
Pakistan
Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Haseebullah Khan †, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan †, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub
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