What is the Proteas' goal in the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan?

The Proteas are seeking redemption after struggling in the recent T20I series against Pakistan.

Who is the key player to watch in the Pakistan team?

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam is chasing a historic ODI century record and poses a significant challenge for the Proteas.

Where will the ODI series between the Proteas and Pakistan be played?

The three-match ODI series will be played in its entirety at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, which is hosting an international match for the first time in 17 years.

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Proteas Seek Redemption in Pakistan ODI Series After T20 Stumble

4 Nov

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Summary

Proteas stand-in ODI captain Matthew Breetzke prepares for series opener
Proteas openers struggled in recent T20I series, putting pressure on batting lineup
Pakistan's Babar Azam aims to match ODI century record against Proteas

Proteas Seek Redemption in Pakistan ODI Series After T20 Stumble

As of November 4th, 2025, the Proteas Men's team is preparing for the series opener against Pakistan in Faisalabad on Tuesday. The team's stand-in ODI captain, Matthew Breetzke, is hoping his squad can start the series on a strong note after a disappointing T20I series.

In the recently concluded T20I series, the Proteas' opening batters struggled to lay a solid foundation, with Quinton de Kock's return to the top order not going as planned. The team lost early wickets in both Lahore encounters, putting the rest of the lineup under pressure.

Breetzke is confident that the Proteas' ODI batting lineup, which features similar personnel to the T20I squad, will perform better in the longer format. He acknowledged that the opening pair's struggles in the T20Is were challenging, but believes they will "come good" with the extra time afforded in the ODI format.