PAK vs SA 1st ODI Live Streaming
The first ODI between Pakistan and South Africa takes place on Tuesday, November 4, at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, marking the return of international cricket to the venue after 17 years. The game begins at 3:30 PM IST (3:00 PM toss). Fans in India can watch the PAK vs SA 1st ODI live streaming on Sports TV’s official YouTube channel. This is the opening match of a three-match ODI series concluding South Africa’s 2025 tour of Pakistan.
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Date |
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
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Time |
3:30 PM IST / 3:00 PM PKT / 12:00 PM SAST / 5:00 AM ET |
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Venue |
Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
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Format |
First ODI of 3-match series |
Joburg Super Kings, posting on X via @JSKSA20, announced, "The First ODI is here! Backing the Proteas to start strong."
Where to Watch
India
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TV: No live telecast on any TV channel
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Online: Sports TV YouTube Channel (Free)
Pakistan
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TV: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
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Online: Tamasha app, ARY Zap
South Africa
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TV: SuperSport Cricket
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Online: SuperSport app (Subscription required)
USA
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TV: Willow TV
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Online: ESPN+ (Subscription required)
UK
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TV: Sky Sports Cricket
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Online: Sky Go app (Subscription required)
1st ODI starts Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, the first ODI at this venue since 2008. Toss scheduled for 3 PM IST. The entire ODI series spans three matches; head-to-head in Pakistan stands level at 8-8 wins out of 16 ODIs for both teams.
ODI series follows Test series (drawn 1-1) and T20I series (won by Pakistan 2-1). Rankings points and momentum ahead of ICC tournaments are at stake. Weather expected to be dry, typical of Faisalabad in November.
Pakistan Squad for 1st ODI
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Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
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Batters: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Haseebullah Khan
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All-rounders: Hussain Talat, Salman Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf
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Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram
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Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Key Players (form & stats):
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Babar Azam: Hit form in final T20I, strong ODI record, crucial in top order.
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Shaheen Afridi (C): New captain, leads pace attack, decisive spells in T20I series.
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Mohammad Rizwan (WK): Reliable with the gloves and bat, consistent run scorer in middle order.
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Naseem Shah: Rising star, ability to generate pace and swing.
South Africa Squad for 1st ODI
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Captain: Matthew Breetzke
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Batters: Tony de Zorzi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke (C), Donovan Ferreira, Dewald Brevis, Sinethemba Qeshile
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All-rounders: George Linde, Corbin Bosch
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Bowlers: Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter
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Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Key Players (form & stats):
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Quinton de Kock (WK): ODI veteran, top-order consistency, aggressive stroke play.
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Lungi Ngidi: Proven wicket-taker; ODI economy rate in top five for SA since 2024.
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Bjorn Fortuin: Left-arm spinner, key in middle overs.
Disclaimer
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