SaralnamaPakistan begins its ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 campaign against South Africa on at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The two-match Test series marks South Africa's first Pakistan tour since 2021. Pakistan captain Shan Masood will rely on Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. South Africa, the defending WTC champions, will be led by Aiden Markram as Temba Bavuma is injured. Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 41 Tests, with teams batting second winning more often. The pitch favors batsmen but can assist spinners and reverse-swing pacers in later sessions. To watch the match, fans can tune in to their local sports channels or streaming platforms. (Updated 11 Oct 2025, 11:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Pakistan begins its ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 campaign against South Africa on at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- The two-match Test series marks South Africa's first Pakistan tour since 2021
- Pakistan captain Shan Masood will rely on Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi