After a four-month break from red-ball cricket, South Africa are back in action, taking on Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The contest, starting October 12, marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both teams. For Pakistan, this is their first home assignment to open a WTC cycle, and the hosts will be keen to make a strong start after a mixed run in the previous edition.
Led by Shan Masood, Pakistan are expected to field a spin-heavy attack with Sajid Khan and Noman Ali in focus. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan return to the fold too after getting dropped from Asia Cup. South Africa, meanwhile, will be led by Aiden Markram in the absence of regular captain Temba Bavuma, who is out with a calf injury. Spinner Keshav Maharaj will also miss this match due to a groin issue. Despite the absences, South Africa’s pace battery, featuring Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, promises a stern challenge for Pakistan’s batters.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test: Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test, WTC 2025–27 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Time | 10:30 AM IST (Toss at 10:00 AM IST) |
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test Live Streaming Details
- Where to watch live streaming in India:
- The Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test won’t be live streamed on any website or app in India.
- Where to watch live telecast on TV in India:
- The Test match will not be broadcast on any TV channel in India.
Probable XIs
Pakistan: Shan Masood (capt), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Shaheen Afridi, Asif Afridi
South Africa: Aiden Markram (capt), Ryan Rickelton, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada
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