The much-anticipated third and final One-Day International (ODI) between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on Saturday (Nov 8, 2025) at Faisalabad’s historic Iqbal Stadium, with the series tied 1-1 and both teams determined to claim the title.
According to details, the contest is expected to draw strong spectator interest as Pakistan seeks to extend its dominant home record at Iqbal Stadium where the national side has played 14 ODIs, winning 10 and losing four.
In comparison, South Africa has featured in seven ODIs at this venue, securing victories in three while facing defeat in four matches. The fixture promises high-intensity cricket as both teams enter the decider on equal footing.
The series began with Pakistan claiming the opening game while South Africa leveled the contest in the second ODI. Earlier, both sides had also competed in Test and T20 series. The Test series ended 1-1 whereas Pakistan triumphed in the T20 series by 2-1. Pakistan’s squad for the decisive ODI includes Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha.
Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the showdown as both sides aim to end the series on a winning note and carry momentum forward into upcoming international commitments.
The Pakistan’s national team conducted an optional training session at Iqbal Stadium where several key players participated to fine-tune their skills ahead of the decisive third and final One-Day International (ODI) of the Pakistan-South Africa series.
According to details, Pakistani cricketers Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Faisal Akram, and Hasan Nawaz attended the session and actively took part in batting, bowling and fielding drills under the supervision of team coaches.
The optional session was arranged to allow players to work on individual areas of focus and maintain momentum ahead of the crucial final encounter.
The players were seen engaging in intense practice routines for improving consistency and coordination across all departments.
The team management emphasized maintaining focus, discipline and fitness to ensure a strong finish to the series.
The third and final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa is scheduled to be played on Saturday (November 08, 2025), with both teams eyeing victory to secure the series.