The South Africa vs Pakistan Test head-to-head favours the former with 15 victories in 28 matches. Pakistan have six wins while seven Tests have ended in draws
The South Africa vs Pakistan Test 2024 gets underway with the 1st Test on Boxing Day, December 26, Thursday at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The upcoming two-match Test series is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. (More Cricket News)
The Proteas are atop the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 rankings with one draw, six wins and three defeats and PTC of 63.33.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan national cricket team will take on South Africa in the first of two Test matches starting December 26 at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
The Shan Masood-led Test side enters the Boxing Test as underdogs despite the visitors' good run in the preceding One-Day International outings, which they won 3-0 under Mohammad Rizwan. The second Test at Newlands, Cape Town starts January 3, 2025.
The Proteas need a win to qualify for the ICC Test Championship 2023-25 final. Pakistan are already out of the Lord's final race. India and Australia, the other two final contenders, also face off in their Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Pakistan, South Africa, along with New Zealand, will feature in an ODI Tri-Series in February in their final preparation ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The International Cricket Council finally announced the fixtures for the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
Bangladesh, India, New Zealand and Pakistan are in Group A; while Group B comprises Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa. The tournament starts with the Pakistan vs New Zealand match in Karachi on February 19.
South Africa have won 15 of the 28 Tests played between these two countries, whereas Pakistan have six. Seven matches have ended as draws.
South Africa Test squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham (wicket-keeper), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke (wicket-keeper), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (wicket-keeper), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wicket-keeper)
Pakistan Test squad: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha,
When will the 1st Pakistan vs South Africa Test?
The South Africa vs Pakistan Test series will begin on Thursday, December 26.
What is the venue of the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test match?
The first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan will take place at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
What will be the live toss timings during the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test?
The live toss during the South Africa vs Pakistan Test series will take place at 1:00 PM IST for the 1st Test. The action gets underway at 1:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will live telecast the Pakistan vs South Africa Test series in India?
The live telecast of the South Africa vs Pakistan Test series will be available on Sports18 Networks in India.
How to watch the live streaming of the Pakistan vs South Africa Test series in India?
The live streaming of Pakistan vs South Africa will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India.