On Day 1 of the Pakistan vs South Africa Test match in Lahore, Pakistan posted 313/5 by stumps, led by Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Agha, as SA bowlers including Kagiso Rabada struck. Full scorecard & live updates.
In the first Test of the pakistan vs south africa series 2025, played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan national cricket team ended Day 1 at 313/5. Imam-ul-Haq top scored with 93, supported by crucial partnerships from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha. The south africa national cricket team bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, made early inroads but Pakistan weathered them well. This pak vs sa live score marks an encouraging start for the hosts.
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Match Details & Key Players
Scores & Partnerships:
- Pakistan opted to bat first.
- At stumps, Pakistan were 313/5.
- Imam-ul-Haq scored 93, anchoring the innings
- Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan played important unbeaten half-centuries to steady the innings.
South Africa’s Bowling Attack
- Kagiso Rabada was among the notable bowlers for South Africa, testing Pakistan early.
- South Africa’s spin and fast bowlers will need to exploit conditions in the coming days.
Emerging Player: Senuran Muthusamy
- Senuran Muthusamy of South Africa, a slow left-arm orthodox all-rounder, is part of the touring squad. His recent role suggests he might be used in the spin attack during the pak test match.
- On Day 1, he delivered a double strike reducing Pakistan to 199/4 by tea time.
Series Context & Schedule
This Test is part of the pak vs south africa series 2025.
The second Test is scheduled for October 20–24, 2025, in Rawalpindi.
It also forms a leg of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle.
Analysis & Outlook
Pakistan’s batting showed resilience; a total of 313 with 5 wickets in hand gives them a solid base going into Day 2.
South Africa would aim to strike early on Day 2, especially targeting lower-order batsmen.The pak vs sa test match will heavily depend on how the spin bowlers operate under Pakistan’s conditions — especially as Aiden Markram (stand-in SA captain) acknowledged the spin-friendly nature of Pakistani pitches.
Expect Pakistan’s bowlers to push hard on the durand line metaphor (not literally, but in terms of fighting battles on home turf).
Where to Watch & Follow
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Geo News Live and Dunya News Live are broadcasting live coverage and commentary in Pakistan.
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For pak vs sa live score, platforms like ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and Sofascore are updating ball-by-ball.
Live streaming free options depend on regional rights — check local sports streaming services or your cable provider.
