PAK vs SA 1st Test: Where to Watch Pakistan vs South Africa, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
Pakistan are all set to face South Africa in the first match of a thrilling two-Test series in 2025. After a disappointing Asia Cup, where Pakistan lost to their arch-rivals three times, including the final, the team will be eager to turn things around in Test cricket. However, it won’t be easy, as they are up against South Africa, the current World Test Championship winners.
Shan Masood and the rest of the Pakistan team will need to show a much better performance than they did in their last Test series against the West Indies at home, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Pakistan vs South Africa |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 12 October 2025, 10:30 AM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Match Type | 1st Test |
| Live Score/Streaming | YouTube |
Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The pitch in Lahore is expected to help spin bowlers. Batting might be difficult, but the first day and a half should be the easiest for batsmen. Because of this, winning the toss will be very important, and both teams would prefer to bat first. As the game goes on, the pitch will start to wear out, giving the spinners more chances to take control.
| Venue Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 6 |
| Win Bat First | 0% |
| Win Bowl First | 50% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 421 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 352 |
| Avg 3rd Innings | 178 |
| Avg 4th Innings | 94 |
| Highest Total | 679-7 (PAK vs IND) |
| Lowest Total | 13-1 (PAK vs WI) |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | L, W, L, L, W |
| South Africa | W, W, W, W, W |
PAK vs SA Test Head-to-Head
| Total Matches | Pakistan Wins | South Africa Wins | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 6 | 17 | 7 |
PAK vs SA 1st Test 2025 Likely Playing XI
Pakistan XI vs SA: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa XI vs PAK: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada
How can fans in India watch the PAK vs SA Test series live?
Fans in India can watch the series on Sony Sports Networks or stream it online via Sony LIV.
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