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South Africa are administered by Cricket South Africa, hold Full Member status at the International Cricket Council and are known as the Proteas after the country's national flower. The side entered international cricket in the 1888-89 season against a touring England team. An international ban linked to apartheid kept South Africa out of the game until 1991, after which they returned and played India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the West Indies for the first time. They won the World Test Championship of 2023 to 2025.
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South Africa thrash India by 408 runs to seal historic series win
Guwahati, 26 November 2025: South Africa completed a dominant 2-0 sweep over India, winning the second Test by 408 runs, India’s heaviest defeat by runs at the country’s newest Test venue. The victory also marked South Africa’s first Test series win in India in 25 years. South Africa posted 489 in the first innings, led …
WebDesk · 26 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Pakistan clinch tense win over South Africa as Faisalabad celebrates international cricket’s return
Faisalabad, 5 November 2025: Pakistan made a memorable return to Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium after 17 years, pulling off a thrilling two-wicket victory against South Africa in the opening one-day international on Tuesday. The hosts chased down 264 in the final over to move 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. The result gave Shaheen Shah Afridi …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Babar Azam fifty steers Pakistan to T20I series win over South Africa
Lahore, 2 November 2025: Babar Azam returned to form with a half-century as Pakistan defeated South Africa by four wickets in the third and final T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing 140, Pakistan reached the target in 19 overs, led by Babar’s 68 off 47 balls, …
WebDesk · 2 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
House full at Gaddafi Stadium as Lahore crowd enjoys third T20I between Pakistan and South Africa
Lahore, 2 November 2025: The iconic Gaddafi Stadium was packed to capacity once again on Saturday as fans turned up in huge numbers for the third and final T20 International between Pakistan and South Africa. This marked the second consecutive sold-out game in Lahore, following Friday night’s nine-wicket win for Pakistan that levelled the series …
WebDesk · 2 Nov 2025 · 1 min read
Pakistan crush South Africa by nine wickets to level T20I series
Scorecard is available here Lahore, 1 November 2025: Pakistan bounced back strongly from their Rawalpindi defeat to level the three-match T20I series, cruising to a nine-wicket win over South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Pakistan bowled out South Africa for 110 before chasing down the target in just 13.1 overs, with Saim Ayub smashing …
WebDesk · 1 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Linde praises South Africa’s bowling effort after win over Pakistan in Rawalpindi
Lahore, 31 October 2025: South Africa all-rounder George Linde hailed his team’s disciplined bowling performance after their 55-run victory over Pakistan in the opening T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. Linde starred with both bat and ball, scoring 36 runs and taking three wickets with his left-arm spin to help South Africa …
WebDesk · 31 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
South Africa overpower Pakistan by 55 runs in Rawalpindi T20I
Scorecard is available here Rawalpindi, 29 October 2025: Reeza Hendricks struck a fluent half-century and Corbin Bosch led a sharp bowling effort as South Africa defeated Pakistan by 55 runs in the opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday. Hendricks anchored South Africa’s innings with 60 off 40 balls, while Tony de Zorzi smashed 33 off 16 …
WebDesk · 29 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Pakistan, South Africa set for three-match T20I series in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, 27 October 2025: Pakistan and South Africa will square off in a three-match Twenty20 international series beginning Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The next two games are scheduled for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The toss for all three matches will be held at 7:30 p.m., with play starting …
WebDesk · 28 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Bavuma returns to lead South Africa in India Tests
Johannesburg, 27 October 2025: Temba Bavuma will return to lead South Africa’s Test side for the two-match series against India next month after recovering from a calf strain. The 34-year-old missed the start of South Africa’s World Test Championship campaign against Pakistan, having sustained the injury during the England tour in September. While he will …
WebDesk · 27 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Pant to lead India ‘A’ in comeback series against South Africa ‘A’
Mumbai, 21 October 2025: Rishabh Pant will return to competitive cricket later this month, captaining India A in two four-day matches against South Africa A in Bengaluru beginning Oct. 30. Pant received clearance to play from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence after completing two stages of rehabilitation for the fractured foot he sustained during the …
WebDesk · 21 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Asif Afridi becomes Pakistan’s 260th Test cricketer with debut against South Africa
Rawalpindi, 20 October 2025: It was a moment 39 years in the making for Asif Afridi. The left-arm spinner from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa became Pakistan’s 260th Test cricketer when he made his long-awaited debut against South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Asif, who received his Test cap from Shaheen Shah Afridi, his teammate …
WebDesk · 20 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Markram backs South Africa to bounce back in Rawalpindi Test
Rawalpindi, 19 October 2025: South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his side is determined to level the two-match series when they take on Pakistan in the second Test starting Monday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The World Test Championship title holders lost the opening match in Lahore by 93 runs. Markram confirmed the return of …
WebDesk · 19 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Markram praises South Africa’s fight after Lahore Test defeat
Lahore, 16 October 2025: South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his team showed fight and resilience despite their 93-run defeat to Pakistan in the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship series at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Markram dismissed suggestions that losing the toss was decisive, saying conditions remained challenging throughout. “In an …
WebDesk · 16 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
De Zorzi’s fighting century stands out amid South Africa’s struggles
Lahore, 14 October 2025: South Africa’s left-handed batter Tony de Zorzi produced a resilient century on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, registering his second hundred in Test cricket. The 28-year-old, who made his debut against the West Indies in 2023, showcased composure and determination in challenging conditions …
WebDesk · 14 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Muthusamy’s six-for leads South Africa fightback in Lahore
Lahore, 13 October 2025: Left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy claimed his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket to help South Africa fight back against Pakistan on the second day of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. The 31-year-old finished with career-best figures of six for 117 as Pakistan were bowled out for 378 before …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Harmer backs South Africa to fight back after Pakistan dominate opening day in Lahore
Lahore, 12 October 2025: South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer remained optimistic about his team’s chances despite Pakistan’s strong start on the opening day of the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan reached 313 for five at stumps after opting to bat first in the opening match of the two-Test series, part of …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Imam-ul-Haq marks Test return with fluent fifty against South Africa
Lahore, 12 October 2025: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq marked his return to Test cricket with a composed unbeaten half-century on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Playing his first Test in nearly 22 months, his previous appearance came against Australia in December 2023, Imam made …
WebDesk · 12 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Markram eyes Adaptability, Confidence as South Africa prepare for Pakistan Test Challenge
Lahore, 11 October 2025: South Africa’s stand-in captain Aiden Markram said his side is embracing the challenge of playing in Pakistan’s spin-friendly conditions as they prepare for the two-Test series starting Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium. Speaking ahead of the opening Test, Markram said adapting quickly will be key as South Africa begin their 2025-27 …
WebDesk · 11 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Pakistan, South Africa set to begin new ICC World Test Championship Cycle
Lahore, 11 October 2025: Pakistan are set to host South Africa in a two-Test series beginning Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, marking the start of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both sides. The second Test will be played in Rawalpindi from Oct. 20–24. The series pits the reigning WTC …
WebDesk · 11 Oct 2025 · 4 min read
Confident Pakistan ready for South Africa Test challenge, says Azhar Mahmood
Lahore, 9 October 2025: Pakistan’s interim red-ball head coach Azhar Mahmood says his side is well prepared to face South Africa in the upcoming two-Test series, which begins at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 12. The second Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to 24. Both matches are part …
WebDesk · 10 Oct 2025 · 4 min read
Rain washes out series decider as England, South Africa draw T20I series
Nottingham, 14 September 2025: The deciding Twenty20 between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge was abandoned without a ball bowled Sunday, leaving the three-match series tied 1-1. Persistent rain delayed the scheduled 2:30 p.m. start, and play was eventually called off around 4:20 p.m. without the toss taking place. South Africa had taken the …
WebDesk · 15 Sept 2025 · 2 min read
Salt blasts fastest T20 century as England crush South Africa
Manchester, 13 September 2025: Phil Salt smashed England’s fastest Twenty20 century as the hosts piled up a record 304-2 and romped to a 146-run victory over South Africa at Old Trafford on Friday, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. Salt reached his hundred in just 39 balls, surpassing Liam Livingstone’s 42-ball effort against Pakistan in …
WebDesk · 13 Sept 2025 · 1 min read
Pakistan to host South Africa, Sri Lanka and maiden T20I tri-series in busy home season
Lahore, 8 September 2025: Pakistan will stage a packed international season from Oct. 12 to Nov. 29, with South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan all confirmed for tours, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced Monday. The home schedule begins with two ICC World Test Championship matches against defending champions South Africa in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The …
WebDesk · 8 Sept 2025 · 2 min read
South Africa to open WTC 2025-27 campaign against Pakistan in Lahore
Lahore, 6 September 2025: The Gaddafi Stadium will host its first Test in more than three years when South Africa begins its World Test Championship title defense against Pakistan on Oct. 12. The game will mark Lahore’s second Test since red-ball cricket returned to Pakistan in 2019, and the first since the venue was rebuilt …
WebDesk · 6 Sept 2025 · 2 min read