Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 2 wickets
Player of the match: Agha Salman
Result · One-Day Internationals
South Africa Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 278Chase success · 100%POTM · Agha Salman
Match preview & overview
Pakistan edge South Africa by 2 wickets in Faisalabad thriller
Pakistan beat South Africa by 2 wickets in a tense ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on 4 November 2025. South Africa posted 263 all out after a solid powerplay gave way to a six-wicket middle-overs collapse. Pakistan's chase was far from straightforward: they lost 8 wickets before reaching the 264-run target, with 4 of those falling in the death overs. Agha Salman was named Player of the Match. Pakistan had won the toss and elected to field first.
South Africa's innings told a familiar story of a promising start undone in the middle. They reached the end of the powerplay at 62/0, a platform that suggested a total well above 300 was possible. The middle phase, however, cost them 6 wickets for 149 runs, and the death brought 4 more as they were skittled for 263. Pakistan's bowlers deserve credit for dragging the innings back after a bright opening.
Pakistan's reply was composed in the powerplay, 53 runs with no wickets lost, before the chase tightened considerably. The middle overs brought 153 runs but also 4 wickets. It was the final phase that made it a genuine contest: 58 runs came at the cost of 4 wickets, leaving Pakistan's lower order to finish the job. They did, though only just.
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
Pakistan complete a nervy 2-wicket chase
Chasing 264, Pakistan reached their target at the cost of 8 wickets in a match that went to the wire. The death overs cost them 4 wickets and 58 runs, but they held their nerve to seal the win. Agha Salman was named Player of the Match.
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South Africa's middle overs collapse proved costly
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Pakistan's powerplay set the platform for the chase
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Iqbal Stadium's chase record backs the result
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Series context: Pakistan lead a closely fought run of fixtures
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may suit this fixture type given that South Africa's powerplay produced 62 runs without loss, suggesting openers got in before a middle-overs collapse changed the picture.
- Pakistan's 2-wicket margin means the match stayed live deep into the chase. In markets covering match progression, Faisalabad's historically high chase success rate is context worth holding.
- With 8 wickets falling across Pakistan's chase, there was significant late-innings activity. Death-overs performance lines may offer more editorial interest than outright result markets in similar chase scenarios at this venue.
- South Africa's middle-over collapse of 6 wickets for 149 runs is worth noting for any markets tracking team batting phases, given the contrast with their solid 62-run powerplay.
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Frequently asked
Questions about South Africa Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Who won the Pakistan vs South Africa ODI in Faisalabad on 4 November 2025?
Pakistan won by 2 wickets. Chasing a target of 264, they reached 264/8 to take the match. Agha Salman was named Player of the Match.
What was South Africa's score in the Faisalabad ODI?
South Africa were bowled out for 263. They scored 62 without loss in the powerplay but lost 6 wickets in the middle overs for 149 runs, then 4 more in the death for 52.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs South Africa ODIs in the UK?
Pakistan and South Africa ODIs are typically available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass. Check Sky's schedule for confirmed coverage ahead of each fixture.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and South Africa in ODIs?
Across 104 ODI meetings, South Africa lead 54 wins to Pakistan's 45, with 5 no-results. In 2025 specifically, Pakistan have won 3 of their last 5 meetings against South Africa.
What is Iqbal Stadium's record in ODI chases?
Our venue data across 11 ODIs at Iqbal Stadium shows a chase success rate of 100 per cent. Teams batting second have won every completed match at the ground. The average first and second innings scores are both 278.
Who was Player of the Match in the Pakistan vs South Africa ODI at Faisalabad?
Agha Salman was named Player of the Match. Pakistan won the match by 2 wickets, chasing down a target of 264 in a close finish where 8 wickets fell in the second innings.
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