PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025, 1st Test

Pakistan and South Africa will be renewing their Test rivalry this week with a two-match Test series. The first Test of the series is scheduled to be played from October 12 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

With the match all set to begin, get the best PAK vs SA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Test.

PAK vs SA Today Match Information:

PAK vs SA Match Preview:

After the Asia Cup disappointment, Pakistan will be seeking a fresh start when they take on South Africa in the first Test. While Pakistan did well to qualify for the final, they could not avoid a third loss against India in the same competition. Things have settled down now, and Pakistan will be hoping to focus fully on cricket.

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A Test series win over the reigning WTC champions will be a huge morale-booster for the hosts. Pakistan have not played a Test match since January this year and will be hoping that the long gap does not affect them much. The upcoming match will kickstart their campaign in the ongoing WTC cycle, and they will be keen to begin with a win.

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For South Africa, it will be their first Test since the historic triumph over Australia in the WTC final in June this year. They will be without their talismanic captain, Temba Bavuma, and will be hoping that the absence does not hurt them much.

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Record:

South Africa have the clear upper hand in this rivalry. Out of the 30 Tests between the two teams so far, South Africa have won 17, Pakistan have won 6, and 7 matches ended in draws.

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction - Playing 11s (Predicted):

Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Asif Afridi.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada.

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction - Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

• Captains- Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj
• Vice-captains- Keshav Maharaj, Imam-ul-Haq

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters: Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Imam-ul-Haq, Aiden Markram (c)
• Allrounders: Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj (vc), Kagiso Rabada, Abrar Ahmed, Noman Ali

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Wicketkeeper: Kyle Verreynne
• Batters: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq (vc), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham
• Allrounders: Wiaan Mulder
• Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj (c), Kagiso Rabada, Abrar Ahmed, Noman Ali

PAK vs SA Match Prediction:

Pakistan will start the upcoming Test as favourites.