South Africa tour of Pakistan , 2025, 1st Test: RSA vs PAK, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Pakistan and South Africa clash in the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Shan Masood leads Pakistan, while Aiden Markram captains South Africa in Temba Bavuma’s absence.

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RSA vs PAK, 2025, 1st Test: Probable Playing XI
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Pakistan and South Africa are set to lock horns in the first Test of their two-match series at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. The defending World Test Champions, South Africa, will begin a new chapter under stand-in captain Aiden Markram, as regular skipper Temba Bavuma misses the tour due to injury. The visitors will aim to maintain their reputation in red-ball cricket and start the series on a high note.

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Pakistan, meanwhile, are eager to bounce back after their disappointing Asia Cup 2025 campaign. Under the leadership of Shan Masood, the hosts will look to regain momentum and rebuild confidence in the longest format. A strong home performance is crucial for Pakistan, especially with the pressure mounting after recent struggles across formats. The series presents an ideal opportunity for their batters and bowlers to step up and deliver against a formidable South African side.

RSA vs PAK, 2025, 1st Test: Live Streaming Details 

Match Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test, South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025
Date Sunday, October 12 – Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time 10:30 AM (IST)
Venue Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming FanCode (App & Website)

RSA vs PAK, 2025, 1st Test: Probable Playing XI

South Africa

Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen, Kagiso Rabada, Simon Harmer

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi

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