The South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 has been an exciting and competitive series, showcasing thrilling cricket across all formats.
The Test series began with Pakistan winning the first Test in Lahore, while South Africa bounced back to take the second Test in Rawalpindi, making it a closely fought contest.
In T20Is, Pakistan performed strongly, winning two matches, while South Africa secured a win in the opening T20I. The ODI series has now started in Faisalabad, with the remaining matches scheduled over the coming days, keeping fans eagerly waiting for more action.
In this guide, we cover the complete schedule and match results, detailed squads for Tests, T20Is, and ODIs, head-to-head records between South Africa and Pakistan, and other important insights from the series.
South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025: Schedule & Results
Beginning on October 12, Pakistan hosted a two‑match home series against South Africa to open their ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27 campaign. This was South Africa’s first Test series in Pakistan since 2021.
Here is how the schedule played out with results included:
| Match Format | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 12-16 October 2025 | Lahore | Pakistan won by 93 runs |
| 2nd Test | 20-24 October 2025 | Rawalpandi | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 1st T20I | 28 October 2025 | Rawalpandi | South Africa won by 55 runs |
| 2nd T20I | 31 October 2025 | Lahore | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | 1 November 2025 | Lahore | Pakistan won by 4 wickets |
| 1st ODI | 4 November 2025 | Faisalabad | Match in Progress |
| 2nd ODI | 6 November 2025 | Faisalabad | Scheduled |
| 3rd ODI | 8 November 2025 | Faisalabad | Scheduled |
South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 Squads
The South African squad for the Pakistan Tour has been confirmed. Temba Bavuma is currently recuperating from a grade two calf injury on his left leg that he suffered during the team’s tour to England. Spinner Keshav Maharaj will only be available for the second Test of the trip, according to South Africa’s announcement.
For the Tests, Lungi Ngidi and Dane Paterson are not included in the pace contingent, which is led by Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Marco Jansen. Ngidi is still in the South Africa team for the white-ball portion of the Pakistan tour, despite having also had an injury during the England tour.
Meanwhile, Pakistan will shortly announce the squad for the series. However, all eyes will be waiting on two big names of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, to return to the team. Recently, due to poor form, both players were dropped from the team.
For Pakistan Tests: Aiden Markram (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj (second Test only), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne.
For Pakistan ODIs: Matthew Breetzke (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile.
For Pakistan T20Is: David Miller (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams.
Pakistan Probable Team:
Shan Masood, Muhammad Huraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Kashif Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025: Head-to-Head
South Africa and Pakistan have faced each other in a total of 30 Test matches. South Africa has won 17 of these encounters, while Pakistan has claimed victory in 6 matches. The remaining 7 Tests ended in a draw, showing how competitive the series has historically been.
In ODIs, the two teams have played 87 matches. Pakistan has won 34, South Africa has taken 52 victories, and 1 game ended with no result, highlighting South Africa’s overall edge in the one-day format.
In T20Is, South Africa and Pakistan have clashed 24 times, with each team winning 12 matches, reflecting a perfectly balanced rivalry in the shortest format.
Where to watch the South Africa Tour of Pakistan
In Pakistan, A Sports will broadcast live coverage of the men’s series between South Africa and Pakistan, with streaming available on Tamasha and Tapmad. Fans may watch the series on SuperSport in South Africa. Sky Sports is available to viewers in the UK, while Willow TV streams matches in the USA and Canada.
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Conclusion: ODIs Start After Completed Tests and T20Is
The South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 has been a closely fought and exciting series across all formats. Pakistan and South Africa shared victories in the Test series, while Pakistan performed strongly in the T20Is. The ODI series is underway, promising more thrilling cricket in the coming days.
The tour showcased the talent and depth of both teams, with Pakistan leveraging home advantage and South Africa testing their squad in subcontinental conditions. With memorable performances, competitive matches, and enthusiastic fan support, the series has been a major highlight in international cricket for 2025.
This series not only provided entertainment for cricket fans but also strengthened the cricketing ties between the two nations, giving both teams valuable experience for upcoming global competitions.
