Pakistan and South Africa are all set to lock horns in a two-match Test series, starting with the Boxing Day Test from Wednesday, December 25 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Newlands in Cape Town will host the second Test from Friday, January 3 onwards.
Pakistan do not have a record to boast on South African soil, having lost 12 out of 15 matches while winning only two of them. They also lost both their Boxing Day Tests in 2002 and 2018.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas has returned after three and a half years in Test cricket. Khurram Shahzad has also made his comeback after missing the Test series against England. The focus will be on Saim Ayub, who recently scored multiple hundreds in the ODIs.
As far as South Africa are concerned, they are sitting on top of the table in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship. The Proteas are on a five-match winning streak and would be looking to seal their spot for the title clash to be held next year.
Where to watch South Africa vs Pakistan Test series?
Sports18 has the telecasting rights for the South Africa vs Pakistan Test series. Live Streaming of the matches will be available on the Jio Cinema app.
When to watch South Africa vs Pakistan Test series?
Matches in the India vs South Africa vs Pakistan Test series will start at 1:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM local time and 08:00 AM GMT.
Squads for South Africa vs Pakistan Test series
South Africa
Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Ryan Rickelton, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka
Pakistan
Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali
Schedule for South Africa vs Pakistan Test series
Thursday, December 26 to Monday, December 30 – 1st Test, SuperSport Park, Centurion – 1:30 PM IST
Friday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 7 – 2nd Test, Newlands, Cape Town – 2:00 PM IST
