Pakistan and South Africa will clash in the decisive 3rd ODI on Saturday, November 8, at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The series stands level at 1-1, with both teams aiming for a series victory and momentum ahead of future matches.
Pakistan won the opening game, while South Africa struck back decisively in the second match, powered by Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 123. Their contest has featured 89 ODIs to date, with South Africa holding 53 wins against Pakistan’s 35. One match ended without a result, and none have been tied since their first encounter on March 8, 1992.
The third ODI will take place at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Viewers can tune in via live television broadcast or through official online streaming platforms providing full coverage of the game.
Following their defeat in the second ODI, Pakistan will rely on the strong batting form of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Salman Ali Agha to lead the charge. Their spin duo, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz, is expected to play a crucial role on what is anticipated to be a batter-friendly surface.
South Africa enters the decider with renewed confidence after Quinton de Kock’s century set up their commanding 81-run win. The team will look to continue that momentum and secure the series victory.
“The final match promises to be an exciting encounter between two evenly matched sides.”
Author’s summary: The third ODI between Pakistan and South Africa at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium will settle the tied series, with both teams determined to seize control of the contest.