International Cricket Returns to Faisalabad After 17 Years; Pakistan Faces South Africa in First ODI
Faisalabad:International cricket has returned to Faisalabad after **17 years**, with Pakistan set to take on **South Africa** in the first ODI at **Iqbal Stadium** today.
**Shaheen Afridi** will captain the national team in an ODI for the first time, describing the honor as a **privilege**. He also noted that **Babar Azam regaining form is crucial** for Pakistan’s success in the series.
1️⃣ day to go before the start of the ODI series 📸
Final preps completed ahead of the action in Faisalabad🏏#PAKvSA | #GreenPeYaqeen pic.twitter.com/lTu1Gf6dbs
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 3, 2025
The series **trophy has been unveiled**, and both teams engaged in **intense practice sessions** ahead of the match.
The last international match at Iqbal Stadium was held in **2008**, when Pakistan faced **Bangladesh**.
