The highly-anticipated series of Tests between South Africa and Pakistan starts today in Lahore, starting a new cycle of World Test Championship (WTC) for both teams. It is special for Pakistan as it is opening their WTC cycle at home, and the team will be keen to make the most out of it.
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test Live Streaming: Match Preview
Following the turbulence of the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan has now turned its attention to the longest format, seeking to restore momentum with Test skipper Shan Masood at the helm. South Africa comes to the fray with a new-look team under Aiden Markram, their usual skipper Temba Bavuma still injured.
South Africa has historically dominated this rivalry with 17 victories in 30 Tests between the two nations, while Pakistan has had only six wins. But when these two opponents last met in Pakistan, in 2021, the hosts cleaned up the series 2-0, providing them with a psychological advantage coming into this match.
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test Live Streaming: Where to Watch in India?
Indian cricket enthusiasts will have to rely on streaming over the internet for this series, as Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test will not be telecast on television.
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Time: 10:30 AM IST (Toss at 10:00 AM IST)
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Live Streaming: Exclusively available on the FanCode app and website
- TV Broadcast in India: Not available
Viewers can live stream the match by buying a tour pass or individual match pass on FanCode. The site will also have scorecards, highlights, and detailed match coverage.
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test Live Streaming: Squads
Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Zubayr Hamza, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verrynne, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada.
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test Live Streaming: Match Prediction
Pakistan enter the series with confidence and familiarity with home conditions. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s return strengthens the batting lineup, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali are expected to exploit Lahore’s swing-friendly conditions. The presence of Abrar Ahmed and Noman Ali gives Pakistan a strong spin option on the dry Gaddafi surface.
Conversely, South Africa’s pace attack spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen is their biggest strength. That said, with comparatively inexperienced batters such as Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, and Tristan Stubbs, the visitors might struggle against Pakistan’s diverse bowling attack in unfamiliar conditions.
Prediction: Pakistan are the favourites to win the first Test, with their balance, home weather, and powerful spin depth. South Africa will battle hard but Pakistan will begin the series on a winning note.
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