PAK vs SA Match Prediction : 2nd ODI, South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025
PAK vs SA Win Probability
63%
Pakistan
37%
South Africa
Pakistan To Win, 1.45
Pakistan has the stronger top-order batting lineup in home conditions
South Africa's batters could struggle against quality spin options at Pakistan's disposal
The teams are closely matched but the home conditions tilt things in favor of Pakistan
PAK vs SA Betting Tips
South Africa to score more than 243.5 runs
This is a bet you would want to lock in for the potential value you could get. After making 263 runs in the last match, it would come as no surprise that this is a bet worth chasing after. Some of the ODIs in Pakistan between the two teams before this series have seen team scores in excess of 300 runs.
No boundary four in the opening over of the South Africa innings
Hold onto this bet while you can. With odds like these, you should be in for some rich rewards with a safe bet such as this. The South African openers preferred the less risky and more calculated approach in the opening over of the previous match. The Proteas only scored three runs in that first over.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Pakistan
South Africa
After getting through a thriller in the opening ODI, you should have full faith in Pakistan getting another win this series. After the opening pair, the South African batting lineup has weaknesses that Pakistan will look forward to exploiting.
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Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan has done a clean sweep over South Africa in the past five ODI matches with five straight wins. The team has also won the only ODI this series.
Pakistan vs South Africa Live-streaming and Broadcast
On Thursday, 6 November 2025, Pakistan will play South Africa in the second ODI at Iqbal Stadium.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
PAK vs SA Team Previews
Pakistan
The smart bet is on Pakistan to clinch the series. After their thrilling two-wicket victory in the first ODI, Pakistan has the clear momentum and the psychological edge over the Proteas.
Look for the batting lineup to fire up with even more intensity in the hopes of being more clinical. Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan proved their class under pressure with crucial fifties. Babar Azam is yet to fire, but his elite record against the Proteas suggests a big score is imminent. With the explosive potential of openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, Pakistan’s batting depth is quite good in home conditions. The pair had an 87-run opening stand in the last ODI.
The real match-winning value is in the bowling. In the previous ODI, the team bowled South Africa out before the full 50 overs. The pace-spin combination of Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed, with three wickets each, was lethal.
Led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, this bowling unit has weapons across all three powerplays.
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
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South Africa
This South African side looks undercooked for dealing with pressure in the subcontinent. The lineup is far from full strength. There is an immense burden on the select few world-class players to perform. If Pakistan’s new-ball attack can remove Quinton de Kock cheaply, runs will be difficult to come by.
The top order is inexperienced at this level. While new captain Matthew Breetzke has potential, leading this growing team against Pakistan's elite bowling is a monumental task. Donovan Ferriera and George Linde fell cheaply for three and two runs respectively in the first ODI, stalling the momentum at the back of the batting innings.
While Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortuin lead a respectable bowling attack, they will likely be defending a below-par total again. The team conceded 20 runs in extras in the last game, leaving the side with more problems than answers with the ball.
Pakistan’s settled lineup should comfortably expose this fragile Proteas lineup.
South Africa Expected Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams
PAK vs SA Toss Prediction
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl in the first ODI, Pakistan will unlikely hesitate to bowl first again in the second ODI too. The South African skipper would be looking to do the same.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
With not much ODI cricket at this venue of late, expect the surface to feel fresh. Because of the sunny days prior, it is likely to appear dry with minimal grass. The spinners will feel at home on a pitch that is expected to spin a lot. The dew in the evening could influence batting in the second half of the game. The highest total at this venue is 314 for seven by Pakistan against New Zealand.
The weather on matchday is expected to be sunny and clear. The main challenges will be the intense heat and high humidity. Rain is highly unlikely, with just a one percent chance.
PAK vs SA: Who Will Win?
South Africa is exposing its newest upcoming talent to the biggest stage in this ODI series. That brings with it much uncertainty on how they can cope in the subcontinent. Pakistan is the much safer bet to walk away with the win.
Bet on Pakistan to win.
| Pro Tip: Babar Azam got out cheaply in the previous match but if there is one format where you would back him, it is the ODI's. Especially at home. |
