SA vs PAK Head to Head Records- 1st Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25

The first Test of the two-match SA vs PAK series between South Africa and Pakistan will be getting underway this week. The SA vs PAK series opener is scheduled to be played on Thursday (December 26) at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Pakistan registered a historic 3-0 win over South Africa in the ODI series. After losing the T20I series 2-0, the Men in Green bounced back in style to inflict the whitewash on the hosts.

The Mohammad Rizwan-led side won the first SA vs PAK ODI by three wickets before registering an 81-run win in the second game to take a 2-0 lead. In the third ODI, Pakistan beat South Africa by 36 runs (DLS method) to complete the clean sweep.

With momentum on their side, Pakistan will now be eyeing a winning start in the Test series as well. On the other hand, South Africa will be desperate to turn things around as they eye a series win to bolster their chances of qualifying for the WTC final. Ahead of the first Test, we are taking a look at the head-to-head record between the two sides in the longest format of the game.

SA vs PAK Head to Head Records- 1st Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head records in Tests, both teams have played 28 Tests against each other so far. South Africa have completely dominated this rivalry. Of the 28 Tests between the two teams, South Africa have won 15 while Pakistan have managed to win 6 games. 7 Tests between the two sides ended in a draw.

In Centurion, South Africa are yet to lose against Pakistan in a Test match. Both the teams have played three Tests at the venue so far and South Africa have won all of them. At home, South Africa have won 12 of the 15 Tests against Pakistan while losing only 2.

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches

South Africa have maintained an upper hand in recent Tests as well. Of the last 5 Tests between the two teams, the Proteas have won 3 while Pakistan have won 2.

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Best performers

Legendary Jacques Kallis holds the record for scoring the most runs in this fixture. The former South Africa allrounder played 19 Tests against Pakistan and scored 1564 runs with the help of six centuries and eight half-centuries.

For Pakistan, their former captain Younis Khan holds the record for scoring most Test runs against South Africa. The Pakistan great scored 990 runs in 14 Tests against South Africa including four centuries and two half-centuries.

Among bowlers, Dale Steyn picked up the most wickets in this fixture. The former South Africa pacer took 59 wickets in 13 Tests against Pakistan. For Pakistan, Danish Kaneria has the most Test wickets against South Africa - 36.

Conclusion

The head-to-head record stats make it clear that South Africa have dominated Pakistan in Tests. However, the head-to-head record mattered very little in the recently concluded ODI series.

Even though the record was on South Africa's side, Pakistan went on to win all the three games. With momentum on their side, Pakistan will look to stun the hosts in the Test series as well.