Pakistan will face South Africa In the first match of the two-match test seriesThis article will provide you PAK vs SA match prediction, toss prediction, score prediction, best batsman prediction and best bowler prediction for 1st Test 2025.
PAK vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win the 1st Test? South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025:
matching 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: No
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 its opponent.
The Proteas have won 17 of those games, while Pakistan has managed to win six, while the remaining seven games have ended in draws.
Total matches played: 30
PAK won: 06
SA won: 17
Drag: 07
PAK vs SA Pitch Report and Conditions
It will 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 West Indies, which backfired in the last match.
The biggest question is whether the Pakistan management and captain are taking the risk of laxity. The 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 possibility of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be maximum 31 degrees and minimum 20 degrees.
PAK vs SA Match Prediction- Probable XI
Pakistan playing 11:
Abdullah Shafiq, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Aga, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan
South Africa playing 11:
Aiden Markram (captain), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Dewald Brewis, Marco Jansen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Prenlan Subraine, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada.
form and fitness
There is no concern about form and fitness in the first test.
PAK vs SA Score Prediction
The team batting first in the upcoming PAK vs SA Test should try to score 350-360 runs to put pressure on the opponent, as chasing in the fourth innings of the contest will not be easy.
Players must perform to make predictions
Clean– Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan
SA– Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jensen, 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 South Africa in the match: Aiden Markram or Tristan Stubbs
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for PAK in the match: Noman Ali or Sajid Khan
Who will take the most wickets for South Africa in the match: Kagiso Rabada or Marco Johnson
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Pakistan will start the match as favorites and are expected to win the match.
