Pakistan Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Highlights
South Africa defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the second ODI at the Iqbal Cricket Stadium in Faisalabad on November 6, 2025.
Match Overview
A warm welcome to the Pakistan Vs South Africa 2nd ODI match at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. South Africa aims to level the series after losing the first ODI by 2 wickets.
Toss and Team Lineups
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and chose to bat first.
- Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah.
- South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter.
Key Moments
Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub opened for Pakistan, with Nandre Burger taking the new ball for South Africa.
Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for a three-ball duck caught brilliantly by de Kock. Despite his frustration, Fakhar walked back to the pavilion promptly.
Babar Azam replaced him and scored off his first ball.
“A very good catch by de Kock, and the Pakistani batter – despite being frustrated – walks back to the pavilion.”
Author's Summary
This closely contested match saw South Africa dominate with key performances by De Kock and De Zorzi, securing an eight-wicket victory.
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