Schedule of South Africa's tour of Pakistan revealed: sources

The schedule for the all-format series between South Africa and Pakistan has been finalized, with the Proteas set to visit next month, sources confirmed on Thursday.

The tour will feature two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. According to the sources, the red-ball leg begins in Lahore on October 12, with the second Test to be played in Rawalpindi from October 20.

The series will also mark the start of Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle.

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After the Tests, the focus will shift to white-ball cricket. The ODI series is scheduled for October 28 and 30, with the final match on November 2, all to be staged in Rawalpindi.

The T20I series will then follow on November 5, 8, and 9, with Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium likely to host the matches. The T20Is will serve as vital preparation for both sides ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

This will be South Africa’s second visit to Pakistan in 2025, following their participation in the February tri-nation series alongside New Zealand.

Tentative schedule of Pakistan-South Africa series

• 1st Test: October 12–16, Lahore
• 2nd Test: October 20–24, Rawalpindi
• 1st ODI: October 28, Rawalpindi
• 2nd ODI: October 30, Rawalpindi
• 3rd ODI: November 2, Rawalpindi
• 1st T20I: November 5, Faisalabad
• 2nd T20I: November 8, Faisalabad
• 3rd T20I: November 9, Faisalabad

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