After the Asia Cup final loss, Pakistan will return to cricket action at home. They will host South Africa for an all-format series across October-November 2025.
Pakistan and South Africa will both kick off their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycles while also preparing for the T20 World Cup 2026. The ODIs, meanwhile, will help them build towards the Cricket World Cup 2027.
So, when and where does the Pakistan vs South Africa 2025 series start?
The series will start on October 12, 2025, with the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the first red-ball encounter starting at 10:00 AM local time.
How many matches will take place?
The Test series includes two matches, while there will be three T20Is and three ODIs. So, both teams will play eight matches in total.
Which venues will host the matches?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has earmarked three venues for South Africa’s visit. Lahore and Rawalpindi will share the duties for Tests and T20Is, while Faisalabad will host ODIs for the first time after more than 17 years.
Here are the venues:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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Pakistan vs South Africa 2025 Series: Schedule
Alright, what’s the complete schedule for the Pakistan vs South Africa 2025 series?
After the first Test in Lahore, both teams will travel to Rawalpindi for the second Test, which starts on October 20. Rawalpindi will also stage the first T20I on October 28.
Pakistan and South Africa will return to Lahore for the next two T20Is scheduled on back-to-back days, October 31 and November 1.
Then both teams will engage in ODIs, with the first scheduled on November 4 in Faisalabad. The second one-dayer will take place on November 6, while the last ODI will be on November 8.
South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 Schedule: Test, T20I & ODI
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local / IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12-16, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 1st Test | Lahore | 10:00 AM / 10:30 AM |
| Oct 20-24, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 2nd Test | Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM / 10:30 AM |
| Oct 28, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 1st T20I | Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM / 8:30 PM |
| Oct 31, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 2nd T20I | Lahore | 8:00 PM / 8:30 PM |
| Nov 1, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 3rd T20I | Lahore | 8:00 PM / 8:30 PM |
| Nov 4, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 1st ODI | Faisalabad | 3:00 PM / 3:30 PM |
| Nov 6, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 2nd ODI | Faisalabad | 3:00 PM / 3:30 PM |
| Nov 8, 2025 | PAK vs SA, 3rd ODI | Faisalabad | 3:00 PM / 3:30 PM |
What about the squads?
Pakistan have revealed a strong squad for Tests. Shan Masood, who was demoted in the central contracts recently, continues to lead them.
The hosts have bolstered their spin attack by including uncapped Asif Afridi and Faisal Akram. They will be backups for Abrar Ahmed, Noman Ali, and Sajid Khan.
Mohammad Rizwan will also have a backup opener in uncapped Rohail Nazir. Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, and Abdullah Shafique headline a solid batting lineup. Shaheen Shah Afridi, meanwhile, will spearhead their pace attack.
Pakistan Test Squad vs South Africa:
Shan Masood (c), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wk), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi
South Africa will be without their Test and ODI skipper, Temba Bavuma. He is out with a calf strain injury.
Aiden Markram will step up in Bavuma’s absence in Tests, while Matthew Breetzke will lead in ODIs. Markram has been rested for T20Is, with David Miller captaining the side.
Most of the players from the Test squad have been rested for the white-ball games. Interestingly, Quinton de Kock features in ODI and T20I squads after taking back his ODI retirement.
South Africa Test Squad vs Pakistan:
Aiden Markram (capt), 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
South Africa T20I Squad vs Pakistan:
David Miller (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams
South Africa ODI Squad vs Pakistan:
Matthew Breetzke (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile
Where to watch the Pakistan vs South Africa 2025 series?
A Sports will telecast the series, while Tamasha will stream the matches live in Pakistan. In South Africa, the series will be broadcast on SuperSport, with streaming available on the DStv app and website.
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