Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test 2025: Live broadcast & streaming details

Catch all the details for the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test 2025, match schedule, venue, timing, live TV broadcast, and online streaming options for cricket fans in India and worldwide.

Pakistan vs South Africa

Preview:

The much-anticipated Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test 2025 is set to kick off an exciting red-ball contest between two top sides eager to prove their dominance. The match will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi, known for its spin-friendly surface and passionate crowd support. Pakistan, under new leadership, will look to build momentum after recent mixed performances, while South Africa will aim to continue their impressive form away from home.

Key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Aiden Markram, and Kagiso Rabada are expected to play crucial roles in shaping the series. Both teams will be eyeing valuable World Test Championship points as well. With exciting matchups, tactical depth, and the promise of classic Test cricket battles, fans can look forward to a thrilling start to the Pakistan-South Africa Test series.

Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test

Date: 12 October 2025

Time: 10 AM IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Where to watch the Pakistan vs South Africa match online?

Cricket fans in India can watch the Pakistan vs South Africa match online on the FanCode app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The matches will not be available on television.

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Pakistan vs South Africa: H2H stats

Pakistan and South Africa have clashed in 35 matches and the competition is neck-to-neck. While the Men in Green have won 19 matches, the Proteas have won 17 games. Hence, this series will be interesting to watch for the fans as the competition level will be high.

Pakistan vs South Africa Squads

Pakistan Squad for Tests

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, Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

South Africa Squad for 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.

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