There will be competition with Pakistan South Africa In the first match of the three-match ODI series. In this article, we determine the PAK vs SA weather report and pitch report of Iqbal Stadium for the 1st ODI of South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025.
PAK vs SA Weather Report, Faisalabad Pitch Report – 1st ODI, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2025:
PAK vs SA Faisalabad weather report:
There is no chance of rain during the PAK vs SA match in Faisalabad. The maximum temperature is expected to be 27°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 13°C.
PAK vs SA Pitch Report from Iqbal Stadium:
Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium will host its first international match after 17 years when Pakistan face off against South Africa in the first of three ODIs on Tuesday (November 4).
The last time Iqbal Stadium was the venue for an international match was when Pakistan played Bangladesh in 2008.
A lot has changed in all three formats of the game since then, and it will be interesting to see the return of international cricket in this part of the world after a long gap.
If we talk about the nature of the pitch at this particular venue, it is difficult to say how it will behave as it has been deprived of international cricket for quite some time.
Having said that, if we look at the historical record of this ground, the average first innings score here while batting first is 228 runs, which becomes 195 runs while chasing.
There is no difference in the number of matches won while batting first or chasing the target, as out of the 16 matches that the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad has hosted in the ODI format of the game, eight have been won while batting first and chasing the target.
When it comes to the highest score while batting first, it is 314 runs, while the highest score chased here is 245 runs.
The above information shows that the team which bats first should try to score 270-280 runs to challenge the opponent.
Anything less than this will be difficult to defend, as dew can play a significant role in the match, meaning the chasing team will also fancy their chances of winning.
All things considered, the first ODI between Pakistan and South Africa should be a good battle between bat and ball, with both teams looking to give their best in an effort to win the game.
conclusion
Pakistan would like to start the three-match ODI series on the right note with a win in the first match and put pressure on the opposition team by taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
On the other hand, South Africa will also be able to beat Pakistan in all three departments of the game and show the world what they are capable of despite less experience.
