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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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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