When will the Pakistan vs South Africa Test series begin?

The Pakistan vs South Africa Test series will begin on October 12th, 2025.

Who will lead South Africa in the absence of Temba Bavuma?

Aiden Markram will lead the South African team in the absence of the injured Temba Bavuma.

What is the significance of this Test series for Pakistan?

This will be the first time Pakistan is playing their opening World Test Championship series at home.

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Pakistan and South Africa Clash in Crucial Test Series Opener

12 Oct

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Summary

Pakistan and South Africa begin new WTC cycle with 2-match Test series
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan return for Pakistan
South Africa led by Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma out injured

Pakistan and South Africa Clash in Crucial Test Series Opener

As of October 12th, 2025, Pakistan and South Africa are preparing to face off in a highly anticipated 2-match Test series that marks the start of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both teams.

This series holds special significance for Pakistan, as it will be the first time they are playing their opening WTC series at home. The two teams have a long-standing rivalry, having played 30 Tests against each other, with Pakistan winning 6 and losing 17, while 7 matches ended in draws.

In the previous WTC cycle, both teams had won 2 Tests each. South Africa had last toured Pakistan in 2021, with the hosts winning the series 2-0. All eyes will be on the return of Pakistan's star players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who will be looking to get among the runs.