Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test, South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025

South Africa tour of Pakistan
Finished
, October 12, 2025
Pakistan
PAK
378/10 (110.4) & 167/10 (46.1)
South Africa
SA
269/10 (84) & 183/10 (60.5)
PAK won by 93 runs
Completed
Match Prediction
PAK v SA
PAK to win
100%
PAK
0%
SA
Mode: Completed Result: Pakistan won by 93 runs Final: PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) vs SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
PAK Completed
— 100%
SA
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) vs SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Pakistan vs South Africa Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Test of the South Africa tour of Pakistan is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Pakistan (PAK) and South Africa (SA). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Pakistan vs South Africa match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The PAK vs SA game has been scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 5:00 AM UTC at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan.

MatchPakistan vs South Africa 1st Test
TournamentSouth Africa tour of Pakistan
Date & TimeSunday, October 12, 5:00 AM UTC
VenueGaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Pakistan vs South Africa Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Pakistan Avg: 673

  • PAK vs SA (South Africa won by 8 wickets)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 20 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 333/10 (113.4 ov) & 138/10 (49.3 ov) | SA 404/10 (119.3 ov) & 73/2 (12.3 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SA (Pakistan won by 93 runs)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 12 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) | SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
    W

South Africa Avg: 654.5

  • IND vs SA (South Africa won by 408 runs)
    South Africa Tour of India | 22 Nov 2025 03:30 AM
    IND 201/10 (83.5 ov) & 140/10 (63.5 ov) | SA 489/10 (151.1 ov) & 260/5d (78.3 ov)
    W
  • IND vs SA (South Africa won by 30 runs)
    South Africa Tour of India | 14 Nov 2025 04:00 AM
    IND 189/10 (62.2 ov) & 93/10 (35 ov) | SA 159/10 (55 ov) & 153/10 (54 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SA (South Africa won by 8 wickets)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 20 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 333/10 (113.4 ov) & 138/10 (49.3 ov) | SA 404/10 (119.3 ov) & 73/2 (12.3 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SA (Pakistan won by 93 runs)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 12 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) | SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
    L

Pakistan cricket team recent form has been marked by 50% wins, with an average batting score of 673.0. If Pakistan are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 556, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for South Africa.

South Africa cricket team recent form has been defined by 75% wins, with an average score of 654.5. If South Africa are to bat first, a target of 608 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Pakistan.

Pakistan vs South Africa — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Pakistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Agha Salman
    Form Score: 214.1
    155 runs (agg) · SR 52.8
  • Shan Masood
    Form Score: 201.4
    158 runs (agg) · SR 32.1
  • Babar Azam
    Form Score: 183
    121 runs (agg) · SR 55.1
Top Bowlers
  • Noman Ali
    Form Score: 273.1
    13 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.77
  • Asif Afridi
    Form Score: 140.9
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.02
  • Sajid Khan
    Form Score: 100.4
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.73

South Africa — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tony de Zorzi
    Form Score: 295.4
    204 runs (agg) · SR 41.9
  • Ryan Rickelton
    Form Score: 290.2
    190 runs (agg) · SR 46.3
  • Tristan Stubbs
    Form Score: 284.6
    219 runs (agg) · SR 25.3
Top Bowlers
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: 610.4
    24 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.8
  • Marco Jansen
    Form Score: 311.5
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.83
  • Keshav Maharaj
    Form Score: 251.7
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.7
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Match Details
Date
2025-10-12 10:30 AM
Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss
Pakistan elected to bat
Umpires
  • Chris Brown
  • Rod Tucker
Tv Umpires
  • Sharfuddoula
Match Referee
  • Ranjan Madugalle