South Africa to compete in World Test Championship 2025-27, with matches in white-ball series; find complete schedules and venues in Pakistan
Pakistan and South Africa are all set for an exciting series, with the action beginning on October 12. The series will consist of two Test matches, marking the return of Test cricket to Pakistan after over three years.
The first Test of the series will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, a venue that has not hosted a Test match since the reconstruction of the stadium in 2021. The second Test will move to Rawalpindi, providing a fresh ground for the teams to compete.
While the search results do not provide information about which team played the last Test series in Pakistan before the reconstruction of the Gaddafi Stadium, it is known that South Africa's last Test series in Pakistan was in 2021, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat.
In addition to the Tests, Pakistan and South Africa will also play six white-ball games after the two Tests. The series will mark the beginning of Pakistan's ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign.
The white-ball games will be played at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, which has not hosted a 50-over international in 17 years. The first ODI of the series will be held on November 4, followed by the second ODI on November 6 and the third ODI on November 8.
The series will also feature three T20Is. The first T20I will take place on October 28 in Rawalpindi, followed by the second T20I on October 31 in Lahore. The third T20I will be played on November 1 in Lahore.
The PCB Chief Operating Officer, Sumair Ahmed Syed, expressed his excitement about the series and the return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad. He expressed hope that the series would provide an opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills and for the fans to enjoy top-class cricket.
The Iqbal Stadium last hosted an international cricket match against Bangladesh in April 2008, making this series a significant event for the stadium and the city of Faisalabad. Fans are eagerly awaiting the series, with tickets selling out quickly.
With the series promising to be a thrilling contest, both teams will be looking to make a strong start. The first Test will be a crucial encounter, setting the tone for the rest of the series. Fans can expect a fierce competition, with both teams determined to emerge victorious.
