PAK vs SA Match Preview

Pakistan and South Africa will play the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore. After drawing their home series against the West Indies, the Green Shirts will return to the red ball format after nearly nine months. The coaching staff will be expecting that the players can deliver a clinical effort with bat and ball in this first match. The Proteas, on the other hand, will be heavy favorites to win the series after defeating Australia in the ICC Test Championship final at Lord's. Both teams have played 30 Test cricket matches, with South Africa winning 17 and Pakistan winning six. The Green Shirts have won three of their nine home matches against South Africa.

PAK vs SA Match Details

Pakistan vs South Africa – 1st Test Match, South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt

Date & Time: 12th October 2025 at 10:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SA Venue Stats 

PAK vs SA Pitch Report

The wicket at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium will be suitable for spin bowlers. The batsmen will need to work hard for their runs.

PAK vs SA Weather Report

The forecast for the weather is expected to be sunny with a cool breeze for the entire five-day Test match.

PAK vs SA Last Five Matches

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI match

PAK vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Aiden Markam (c), Ryan Rickleton, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynnne, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Corbin Bosch

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Mohammad Rizwan – Mohammad Rizwan is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 234 runs in three matches at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 54.04.
• Noman Ali – Noman Ali is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 16 wickets in two matches and an economy of 3.53.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Wiaan Mulder – Wiaan Mulder is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 569 runs in four matches at an average of 113.80 and a strike rate of 81.40.
• Kagiso Rabada – Kagiso Rabada is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 15 wickets in two matches and an economy of 3.79.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PAK vs SA Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Aiden Markam(C), Shan Masood, David Bedingham, Babar Azam(VC), Wiaan Mulder, Salman Agha, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Shaheen Afridi, Nauman Ali

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markam, Kagiso Rabada

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs SA Probable Winners:

Pakistan hasn't played much red-ball cricket this year after drawing the home series against the West Indies in January. On the other hand, South Africa defeated Australia to take the ICC Test Championship final. The burden will be on the Green Shirts because South Africa is a very competitive team in the five-day format. As a result, the Aiden Markram-led team is expected to win comfortably, putting them ahead 1-0 in the two-match series. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.