Pakistan to Host South Africa for Cricket Series in October: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday confirmed that South Africa will tour Pakistan from October to November 2025 for a full series of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. The visit will also mark the start of Pakistan’s new ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Test Matches

• The first Test will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from October 12–16, the first five-day fixture at the venue since its renovation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
• The second Test is scheduled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20–24.
• This will be South Africa’s first tour of Pakistan since 2021, when they lost the Test series 2-0.

T20I and ODI Series

• After the red-ball games, both sides will contest three T20Is from October 28 to November 1 — the opener at Rawalpindi, followed by two matches in Lahore.
• The tour will conclude with three ODIs at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium from November 4–8.
• The ODI return to Iqbal Stadium is notable — it will be the first ODI there in 17 years, since Pakistan’s win over Bangladesh in April 2008.

PCB Statement

• PCB COO Sumair Ahmed Syed welcomed the Proteas’ visit, saying:
  

  “Hosting the World Test Champions will provide quality cricket for our players and fans. The return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad is a proud moment as Iqbal Stadium holds a special place in our cricketing history.”

Current Context

• Pakistan is currently featuring in a tri-series with Afghanistan and hosts UAE, reaching the finals after defeating the Emirates by 31 runs.
• The series comes ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 in UAE (Sept 9–28), where Pakistan is expected to face arch-rivals India.

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