WEB DESK: Cricket fans across Pakistan are gearing up for an exciting season as South Africa’s national team prepares for a comprehensive tour later this year.
The series, scheduled to begin in mid-October and run through early November, will feature two Test matches, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and three T20 Internationals (T20Is).
Test Series: Lahore and Rawalpindi to Host Crucial WTC Clashes
The tour opens with two crucial Test matches that will contribute points to the ICC World Test Championship standings.
1st Test: October 12–16 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
2nd Test: October 20–24 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
With both sides aiming to solidify their positions in the WTC rankings, these five-day encounters are expected to be fiercely contested.
T20Is Follow in Rawalpindi and Lahore
Following the Tests, attention will shift to the shortest format of the game. The T20I series will provide both teams with a platform to fine-tune their lineups ahead of upcoming global tournaments.
1st T20I: October 28 in Rawalpindi
2nd T20I: October 30 in Lahore
3rd T20I: November 1 in Lahore
Expect explosive performances as emerging players look to make their mark and senior players fine-tune their rhythm.
ODIs Return to Faisalabad After Nearly Two Decades
The tour will conclude with a historic return of international one-day cricket to Faisalabad—marking the city’s first ODI since 2008. The three-match series will take place from November 4 to 8 at Iqbal Stadium, giving local fans a nostalgic and emotional homecoming to international cricket.
1st ODI: November 4 in Faisalabad
2nd ODI: November 6 in Faisalabad
3rd ODI: November 8 in Faisalabad
This final leg of the tour is expected to draw strong crowds, as fans welcome the return of top-tier cricket to the heart of Punjab.
