Pakistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Players List, Match Prediction | PAK Vs SA 1st Test Live Updates

Pakistan and South Africa are set to play the first test match of this series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the match will be played from October 12-16, 2025. The South Africa National Cricket Team has been playing exceptional cricket in the past few years, whereas Pakistan has been struggling in red ball cricket. 

The South Africa National Cricket Team will be looking to win this match with a dominating performance under the leadership of Aiden Markram. The South African Team has done a phenomenal job in the past, and they have played a one-sided game against Pakistan, so it is going to be an easy win for the South African Team.

However, the Pakistan National Cricket Team is heavily dependent on a few players, and their form is also a concern but if they are able to play good cricket against Sri Lanka in Lahore, they might win the game as well. Babar Azam & Mohd. Rizwan have to lead the team from the front and have to give a match-winning performance, but they need support from other players.

PAK Vs SA 1st Test Match Details:

Match Between: Pakistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team

Date: October 12-16, 2025

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Time: 10:30 AM (IST)

Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports & SonyLIV/FanCode app (India & Sri Lanka), A Sports & Myco/Tamasha app (Pakistan), Super Sports (Sub-Saharan Africa), Willow TV (USA & Canada), 

PAKvs SA Head-to-Head Test Records:

Pakistan and South Africa have played good cricket in the past, but if we look at the records of the past few years, then the South African team has dominated Pakistan, especially in red-ball cricket. South Africa is aslso leading the overall record by 11 wins as they have won 17 test matches, whereas Pakistan was able to register only 6 wins.

PAK vs SA Predicted Playing XI:

Pakistan vs South Africa Match Prediction:

If we look at the team strength and head-to-head record, South Africa is the clear favorite in the first test match against Pakistan. South Africa’s top order is led by Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton, who can give an explosive start but also big partnerships, whereas Tristan Stubbs gives stability and power in the middle-order.

Wiaan Mulder's all-around skills add extra value; this makes the South African Team a perfect and balanced squad for this tournament. On the other hand, Pakistan will heavily depend on captain Babar Azam. If she stood for long, then Pakistan could challengeSouth Africa.

Pakistani Bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Noman Ali need to take early wickets to put pressure on South Africa and restrict them to a low target. But, South Africa is expected to win this clash, considering their stronger squad and better form of players.

Pakistan National Cricket Team Squad:

Shan Masood (Captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

South Africa National Cricket Team Squad:

Aiden Markram (Captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj (second Test only), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne

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