The first match of the three-match ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan will be taking place on Tuesday (December 17) at Boland Park, Paarl.
South Africa will be looking to make the most of their victory in the preceding T20I series and win the ODIs as well. The Proteas thoroughly outplayed Pakistan in the T20I series to win it by a margin of 2-0. They won the first game by 11 runs before winning the second game by 7 wickets to take an unassailable lead.
The third T20I in Johannesburg was washed out without a ball being bowled. Things have not gone well for Pakistan on the tour so far and they will be seeking a fresh start in the ODIs. The Men in Green would be desperate to start the series on a winning note.
So with both the teams looking to make a winning start in the ODI series, we are taking a look at the head-to-head record between them in the 50-over format format of the game.
SA vs PAK Head to Head Records- 1st ODI, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25:
| Stats | Matches | SA won | PAK Won | Tie | NR |
| Overall | 83 | 52 | 30 | 0 | 1 |
| At Boland Park, Paarl | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In South Africa | 37 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| In 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have faced each other in 83 games so far. South Africa have clearly dominated this rivalry. Of the 83 ODIs between the two sides, South Africa have won 52 while Pakistan have won 30.
In South Africa, both teams have played 37 games against each other. Of those 37 games, South Africa have won 22 compared to Pakistan’s 14 while one match ended in no result. In Paarl, they have faced each other in only one ODI way back in 2002. South Africa had won that game by 9 wickets.
SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches
While Pakistan have not managed to dominate South Africa in ODIs, the recent record is in their favor. Of the last 5 ODIs between the two sides, Pakistan have won 3 while South Africa have won 2.
SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Best performers
Legendary South Africa batsman AB de Villiers holds the record for scoring the most runs in this fixture. The former Proteas captain played 32 ODIs against Pakistan and scored 1423 runs with the help of 3 centuries and 10 half-centuries.
For Pakistan, the record is held by their former batsman Mohammad Yousuf. The Pakistan great played 34 ODIs against South Africa and scored 1116 runs including 2 centuries and 9 fifties.
Among the bowlers, Waqar Younis has taken the most wickets in this fixture – 58. He is also the only bowler to have taken 50 or more wickets in SA vs PAK ODIs. For South Africa, Makhaya Ntini has the most ODI wickets against Pakistan – 49.
Conclusion
The SA vs PAK head-to-head stats in ODIs is firmly on South Africa’s side. So not only the current form but the record is also in the home side’s favor. South Africa will be looking to make the most of their form, record, and home conditions while Pakistan will be desperate to turn things around.
