Pakistan is all ready to host South Africa for a multi-format visit beginning October 12. This assignment would see both teams facing off in a few of Tests, followed by three T20 Internationals and as many One-Day Internationals.
This will also be Pakistan’s first tour for the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, and the hosts would eager to get off to a strong start after a poor performance in the previous edition of the flagship Test calendar. The challenge would be much greater, considering the Proteas are presently the defending World Cup champions, having defeated Australia in the finals at Lord’s in June 2025.
The first Test will take place at the ancient Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, followed by the second at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Rawalpindi will also host the first T20I, with the sides returning to Lahore for the remaining two matches in the shortest format. This will be followed by three One-Day Internationals to complete the tour.
The first ODI will be a mouth-watering one, as the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad will welcome 50-over international cricket after 17 long years. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been trying hard over the years to bring cricket back to the venue, and the moment of joy is finally coming to fruition. PCB did not provide any updates on squads for the series, but they are expected to be announced in due course.
“We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign. Starting the new cycle against the current Test champions will provide quality cricket for our players and fans. The return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years is a special moment. Iqbal Stadium holds a proud place in our cricketing history and we are excited to bring international cricket back to this part of the country,” PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said in an official statement.
South Africa tour to Pakistan, 2025 – Full Schedule, Venues, Dates
| Match | Date(s) | Venue |
| 1st Test | October 12-16 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2nd Test | October 20-24 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 1st T20I | October 28 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 2nd T20I | October 31 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 3rd T20I | November 1 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 1st ODI | November 4 | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| 2nd ODI | November 6 | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| 3rd ODI | November 8 | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
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