PAK vs SA, first ODI match prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and South Africa?

The ODI series between the hosts Pakistan and South Africa It will begin with the first match, moving from the T20I format to the 50-over game. The series will open at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, a historic venue of Pakistan cricket. Both teams will look to start the ODI leg on a winning note, with Pakistan hoping to build on the momentum from their T20I series victory and South Africa desperate to assert their dominance in a format where their overall head-to-head record is stronger.

PAK vs SA, 1st ODI: Match details

Date and time: November 4 (Tuesday); 2:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm local
Event: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

PAK vs SA, head-to-head record (ODI)

Games played: 87 | Pakistan won: 34 | South Africa: 52 | No results: 1

Iqbal Stadium Field Report

The Iqbal Stadium pitch is generally known to be a flat, batting-friendly surface, making high-scoring matches a strong possibility. Historically, the surface has offered little for fast bowlers, but spinners can become effective as the pitch wears down and the game progresses. With a big difference since the last international match here, the conditions are a little unknown, although the expectation of a good surface for the batsmen remains. Teams that win the toss can try to bat first to set a daunting total.

Squads

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Hussain Talat, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke (c), Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Sinethemba Qeshile, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Peter Nqabayomzi