PCB announces schedule for all-format series against South Africa

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized the schedule for the upcoming all-format series against South Africa.

The two-match Test series will begin with the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on October 15, followed by the second Test at Rawalpindi on October 20.

Following the Tests, the teams will contest a three-match T20 International series. The opening T20I will be played in Rawalpindi on October 28, while the remaining two fixtures are scheduled for Lahore on October 31 and November 1.

South Africa tour to Pakistan

12-16 October – First Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

20-24 October – Second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

28 October – First T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

31 October – Second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

1 November – Third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

4 November – First ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

6 November – Second ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

8 November – Third ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

This will be South Africa’s first Test tour to Pakistan since January 2021, when they lost a two-Test match series 2-0 to the hosts.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed: “We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign. Starting the new cycle against the current Test champions will provide quality cricket for our players and fans.

“The return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years is a special moment. Iqbal Stadium holds a proud place in our cricketing history and we are excited to bring international cricket back to this part of the country.”