South Africa won its first toss on the tour of Pakistan and elected to bat in the series-deciding third and final ODI on Saturday. The series is locked 1-1 after Pakistan won the first game narrowly by two wickets and South Africa bounced back with the help of Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century to win the second game by eight wickets.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered a probe into how its citizens were recruited to fight as mercenaries in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Quinton de Kock's first century since his South Africa comeback had led the Proteas to a series-levelling victory in the second game. Follow the live scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary from the PAK

France have named a new halfback pairing with Nolann Le Garrec starting alongside Romain Ntamack for Saturday’s test against South Africa at the Stade de France, with captain Antoine Dupont still unavailable after a knee ligament injury.

Pakistan's spinners, Abrar Ahmed in particular, wreaked havoc on a slow, low Faisalabad pitch to bundle out South Africa for 143 in the series-deciding third ODI.

France vs South Africa is due to kick off at 8.10pm GMT on Saturday 8 November at the Stade de France in Paris. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 8pm GMT. A live stream will be available via discovery+.

South African’s appetite for buying clothes, food and fridges online is likely to defy weak consumer spending as e-commerce grows by as much 50% in the next year, according to the head of local apparel retailer The Foschini Group Ltd.

Dhruv Jurel struck his fifth first-class century and second in the match, to strengthen his case for a middle-order spot in next week's first South Africa Test in Kolkata.