Babar Azam marks his return to the Pakistan playing XI after being snubbed for the Asia Cup 2025. Check the playing XIs for the 1st PAK vs SA T20I here

South Africa has made a remarkable comeback in the second test against Pakistan. The No. 11 batter Kagiso Rabada and Senuran Muthusamy hit career-best half-centuries as South Africa dominated Pakistan on Day 3 of the second and final test.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday described the ongoing Pakistan–South Africa cricket series as a symbol of enduring friendship and mutual respect between the two nations, saying the game continues to strengthen people-to-people ties and project Pakistan’s soft image globally.

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Pakistan captain Shan Masood has won the toss and chosen to bat against South Africa in its opening test of the new World Test Championship cycle

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said on Thursday that their test victory over hosts Pakistan in difficult conditions was a major confidence boost for the tourists, who will be heading to India next and expect an even sterner test.