Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: Abrar Ahmed
Result · One-Day Internationals
South Africa Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 278Chase success · 100%POTM · Abrar Ahmed
Match preview & overview
Pakistan cruise to 7-wicket win as South Africa fold for 143 at Faisalabad
Pakistan beat South Africa by 7 wickets in Faisalabad on 8 November 2025, wrapping up what became a straightforward chase with wickets to spare. South Africa, who won the toss and chose to bat at Iqbal Stadium, posted only 143 all out, well short of the venue's average first-innings score of 278 across 11 ODIs. Pakistan's reply was measured rather than frantic: 59 runs in the powerplay for 1 wicket set up a smooth middle-overs finish, and the target was reached at 144 for 3. Abrar Ahmed was named player of the match for his part in dismantling South Africa's batting in the middle phase.
South Africa's innings told a familiar story of a promising platform wasted. The first six overs produced 47 without loss, a reasonable start on a ground that can be batting-friendly. Then the wheels came off. All 10 wickets fell in the middle phase for just 96 runs, leaving the death overs irrelevant. On a pitch where opponents routinely post over 270, that collapse was the match decided before Pakistan faced a ball.
Pakistan's run-chase was businesslike. They lost 1 wicket in the powerplay, 2 more through the middle, and never looked troubled. Abrar Ahmed's contribution with the ball in hand gave Pakistan the foothold that allowed their batters to approach a target of 144 with calm rather than urgency.
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
South Africa dismissed for well below-par 143
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat at Iqbal Stadium, yet managed only 143 all out. The venue's average first-innings score across 11 ODIs is 278, so this was a collapse rather than a competitive effort. All 10 wickets fell between overs 11 and 50, with the middle phase doing the damage.
Angle 02
Pakistan's powerplay set up an easy chase
Angle 03
Abrar Ahmed earns player of the match
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Chase success rate at Iqbal Stadium stands at 100 per cent
Angle 05
Pakistan lead this bilateral run 3-1 in 2025
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- The 100 per cent chase success rate at Iqbal Stadium across 11 ODIs may make toss markets and first-innings total lines more relevant than outright result markets alone.
- South Africa's middle-overs collapse in this fixture suggests their batting depth markets could be of interest for those watching dismissal patterns.
- Pakistan's powerplay scoring rate of 59 runs at just 1 wicket points to strong top-order form; top batter lines may reflect that better than team total markets.
- At a venue where the average first-innings score is 278 and South Africa posted only 143, runs markets and innings total unders could carry more context than typical at neutral grounds.
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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 8 November 2025?
Pakistan won by 7 wickets. South Africa were bowled out for 143 after winning the toss and choosing to bat, and Pakistan reached the target of 144 with 3 wickets down, completing the chase without needing the death overs.
Who was player of the match in the Pakistan vs South Africa ODI at Iqbal Stadium?
Abrar Ahmed was named player of the match for Pakistan. He was instrumental in South Africa's middle-overs collapse, which saw all 10 wickets fall in that phase of the innings after a solid powerplay of 47 for no loss.
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. In 2025, however, Pakistan have been the dominant side, winning three of the last five encounters between the teams.
Where can UK fans watch Pakistan vs South Africa ODIs?
UK coverage of Pakistan home ODI series is typically available on Sky Sports Cricket, accessible via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass for non-subscribers. Check Sky's schedule for confirmed start times, which for matches in Pakistan generally fall in the mid-morning UK window.
What is Iqbal Stadium's record in ODIs and does the toss matter?
Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad has hosted 11 ODIs in the available data. The average first-innings score is 278, but teams batting second have won every single time, giving a chase success rate of 100 per cent. Only 14 per cent of toss winners have chosen to field first, suggesting most captains still prefer to bat, though the data argues against it.
How did South Africa's innings break down phase by phase?
South Africa made a reasonable start, reaching 47 for no loss at the end of the powerplay. Their innings then collapsed entirely in the middle phase, where they lost all 10 wickets for 96 runs, and the innings was over before the death overs began. It was a stark implosion after a steady opening.
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