PAK vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st Test? South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025
Published - 12 Oct 2025, 07:00 AM
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Pakistan will face South Africa in the first of the two-match Test series. This article will provide you with PAK vs SA Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st Test 2025.
PAK vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st Test? South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025:
Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test
Date: October 12-16, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live streaming: Fancode
Live broadcast: NA
PAK vs SA Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan and South Africa have been involved in 30 Test matches so far, with South Africa having the upper hand over their opposition.
The Proteas have won 17 of those games, while Pakistan has succeeded in winning six matches, with the remaining seven games ending in a draw.
Total Matches Played: 30
PAK won: 06
SA Won: 17
Draw: 07
PAK vs SA Pitch Report & Conditions
It would be interesting to see what kind of pitch is offered for the opening match of the Test series between Pakistan and South Africa, as Pakistan decided to go with a spin-friendly track against the West Indies, which backfired in the last match.
The biggest question is whether Pakistan's management and captain risking to loosea. match in an attempt to have a result-oriented Test match, which they did after losing the first match against England last year.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 31 degrees and a low of 20 degrees.
PAK vs SA Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Pakistan Playing 11:
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan
South Africa Playing 11:
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada
Form and Fitness
There are no form and fitness concerns in the 1st Test.
PAK vs SA Score Prediction
The team that bats first in the upcoming PAK vs SA Test should look to score 350-360 runs to create pressure on the opposition, as chasing might not be easy in the fourth innings of the contest.
Players to Perform Prediction
PAK- Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan
SA- Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: Shan Masood or Babar Azam
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Aiden Markram or Tristan Stubbs
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match: Noman Ali or Sajid Khan
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Kagiso Rabada or Marco Jansen
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Pakistan will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
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