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Pakistan end South Africa's 10-Test winning run

Pakistan end South Africa's 10-Test winning run

Summary

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test match in Lahore, ending South Africa's 10-Test winning streak. Pakistan set a target of 277 runs, and South Africa was all out for 183 runs. This match was the first in the 2025-27 Test championship cycle.

Key Facts

  • Pakistan won the Test match by 93 runs against South Africa.
  • South Africa had won their last 10 Test matches, including the World Test Championship final.
  • Shaheen Afridi took four wickets in South Africa's second innings.
  • Noman Ali also took four wickets in the second innings with a total of 10 wickets in the match.
  • Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Agha both scored 93 runs in the first innings.
  • South Africa was chasing 277 runs but was dismissed for 183.
  • This match was part of the new Test championship cycle and moved Pakistan to second place in the standings.
  • The next Test between the two teams will start on October 20.
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