PAK vs SA Prediction, Test Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Pakistan will lock horns with South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, starting on Sunday, October 12.

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Led by Shan Masood, Pakistan is coming into this Test series on the back of a 1-1 series draw over West Indies in January 2025. On the other hand, South Africa defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 in a two-match Test series in July 2025.

PAK vs SA, Test Series, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, Test Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 10:00 AM IST, October 12 to 16

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

PAK vs SA, Test Series, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Lahore surface will assist batters in the initial few days of the game. However, spinners will dominate the proceedings once the wicket starts turning. Nevertheless, the surface is expected to be a bit flat for the majority of the game.

PAK vs SA, Test Series, Match 1 Probable XIs

Pakistan

Shan Masood (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali.

South Africa 

Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy.

PAK vs SA, Test Series, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan

Although South Africa dominates the head-to-head record with 17 wins in 30 games, Pakistan is expected to have a significant advantage at home in this game, thanks to their exceptional all-round lineup.

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