Watch Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI Live: Stream Online in India
The excitement builds as cricket fans look forward to the first One Day International (ODI) match between Pakistan and South Africa. The match is scheduled to unfold at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on November 4, 2025, starting at 3:30 PM IST. This event marks the beginning of a three-match ODI series after both teams competed in two Tests, ending in a 1-1 tie, and three T20 matches, with Pakistan emerging victorious at 2-1.
Key Details of the Match
- Date: November 4, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Toss Time: 3:00 PM IST
Team Announcements
Pakistan will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is taking over as the new captain. The team has faced challenges this season, having struggled in the 50-over format. They lost the triangular series final to New Zealand and failed to reach the semifinals at the Champions Trophy, which they hosted. Additionally, they lost a series to the West Indies 2-1.
In contrast, South Africa will be captained by Matthew Breetzke. The team will miss their regular captain, Temba Bavuma, and seven other key players who are unavailable for this match. However, Quinton de Kock, who recently reversed his ODI retirement, will be part of the squad.
Squads for the Match
Here are the squads representing each team:
| Pakistan Squad | South Africa Squad |
|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | Quinton de Kock (w) |
| Fakhar Zaman | Kakm Zorzi |
| Babar Azam | Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
| Mohammad Rizwan (w) | Matthew Breetzke (c) |
| Hussain Talat | Donovan Ferreira |
| Salman Agha | Corbin Bosch |
| Hasan Nawaz | Dewald Brevis |
| Shaheen Afridi (c) | Sinethemba Qeshile |
| Mohammad Nawaz | George Linde |
| Haris Rauf | Bjorn Fortuin |
| Abrar Ahmed | Lizaad Williams |
| Faheem Ashraf | Lungi Ngidi |
| Naseem Shah | Ottneil Baartman |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | Nandre Burger |
| Faisal Akram | Nqabayomzi Peter |
| Haseebullah Khan |
Live Streaming Information
Fans in India can watch the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI live stream on the Sports TV YouTube channel. However, there will be no live telecast of the match on Indian television.
As the teams prepare for this exciting match, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the showdown between Pakistan and South Africa.
