Final result
South Africa Cricket won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: Q de Kock
Result · One-Day Internationals
Pakistan Cricket vs South Africa Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 278Chase success · 100%POTM · Q de Kock
Match preview & overview
South Africa cruise to 8-wicket win over Pakistan in Faisalabad ODI
South Africa beat Pakistan by 8 wickets at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on 6 November 2025, completing one of the more straightforward chases in recent ODI cricket between these sides. Pakistan batted first after winning the toss, recovered from a shaky powerplay to post 269/9, then watched South Africa's openers make the target look well within reach from the first over. Quinton de Kock, named Player of the Match, anchored the reply alongside a composed top order. South Africa crossed the line losing just 2 wickets, ending a run of three consecutive ODI defeats to Pakistan in 2025.
Pakistan's innings told a familiar story. Three wickets fell for 41 runs in the powerplay, and whilst the middle overs produced 138 runs for 2 wickets, the platform had already been compromised. The death overs added 90 more at the cost of 4 wickets, which gave the scorecard a more competitive look than the game's tempo justified. A target of 270 is chaseable at the best of times at Iqbal Stadium. Given the surface and the chasing team's quality, it was always going to require a very early collapse to make it genuinely tense.
Pitch report & venue insights
Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad — 11-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
11
T20 matches hosted
278
Avg 1st-innings score
278
Avg 2nd-innings score
100%
Chase success rate
29
Avg powerplay runs
18%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
SA's powerplay set the tone for the chase
South Africa's openers scored 65 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, comfortably outpacing the venue average of 27 powerplay runs. That platform meant the middle overs became a formality rather than a contest, with another 204 runs added for just 2 wickets.
Angle 02
Pakistan's top order collapsed early
Angle 03
Iqbal Stadium's chase record held again
Angle 04
De Kock earned his Player of the Match award
Angle 05
South Africa end a losing run against Pakistan
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be of interest given the venue's historically flat surface and consistent average second-innings score of 278, which suggests batters are regularly going deep.
- With the venue's chasing success rate sitting at 100 per cent across 11 matches, toss-related markets may reflect that structural advantage.
- Powerplay wicket markets are worth considering in context: Pakistan have lost 3 wickets for 41 runs in the powerplay here, while South Africa scored 65 without loss when chasing in this fixture.
- Player of the Match markets may reward opening batters, given how much the outcome has been shaped by powerplay performance at this ground.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs South Africa Cricket
What was the result of Pakistan vs South Africa in Faisalabad on 6 November 2025?
South Africa beat Pakistan by 8 wickets at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Pakistan posted 269/9 batting first, and South Africa chased the target down for the loss of just 2 wickets. Quinton de Kock was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss and what did they decide?
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. They finished on 269/9, but South Africa's openers produced a powerplay of 65 runs without loss and the chase was never seriously threatened.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs South Africa ODIs in the UK?
Pakistan and South Africa ODIs are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, accessible via Sky TV subscription, Sky Go, or a NOW TV Sports membership. Availability can vary by series, so check the Sky Sports schedule for confirmation.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and South Africa in ODIs?
Across 104 ODI meetings, South Africa lead with 54 wins to Pakistan's 45, with 5 no-results. Pakistan had won three consecutive matches against South Africa in 2025 before South Africa won this fixture by 8 wickets.
What is Iqbal Stadium's record in ODI run chases?
Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad has a 100 per cent chasing success rate across 11 ODIs. The average second-innings score at the ground is 278, and teams batting second have consistently found the conditions manageable once they negotiate the opening overs.
Who is Quinton de Kock and why did he win Player of the Match?
Quinton de Kock is South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter and one of the side's most experienced top-order players. He was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution to South Africa's successful chase of 270, a chase the visitors completed for just 2 wickets.
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- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source