PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st Test, Pakistan vs South Africa Test series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st test of Pakistan vs South Africa test series 2025 between PAK vs SA to be played in Lahore.

It is time for some red-ball action in Pakistan as they are ready to host the ICC World Test Champions, South Africa, for two tests to kick off a multi-format series.

The first test is slated to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore between October 12 and 16 (Sunday-Thursday). Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in the absence of Temba Bavuma.

South Africa’s batting is a little inexperienced, and Pakistan will look to pounce on this opportunity. The hosts have added three fresh faces to the squad and have a more settled batting unit and they would be keen to make their presence felt.

PAK vs SA: Match Details

Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs South Africa (SA), 1st Test, Pakistan vs South Africa Test series 2025

Match Date: October 12-16, 2025 (Sunday-Thursday)

Time: 10:30 A.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 05:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

PAK vs SA: Head-to-Head: PAK (6) – SA (17)

The upcoming game will be the 31st meeting for these sides in tests. South Africa have won 17 out of these games, Pakistan have six wins, and seven games have been drawn.

PAK vs SA: Weather Report

The weather for the next five days in Lahore shows sunny and bright conditions. The temperature is likely to hover around 27 and 30° C, with humidity around 55 and 65 percent.

PAK vs SA: Pitch Report

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore offers a good batting wicket, which tends to slow down as the game goes on. The wicket might deteriorate to bring the spin into play. The toss will be an important factor here as batting first is recommended because chasing will be hard when the pitch suffers wear and tear.

PAK vs SA: Predicted XIs:

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (C), Kamran Ghulam, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Asif Afridi

South Africa: Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Aiden Markram, David Bedingham, Abdullah Shafique

All-rounders: Saud Shakeel, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Salman Agha

Bowlers: Sajib Khan, Noman Ali

Captain First-Choice: Wiaan Mulder || Captain Second-Choice: Marco Jansen

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Saud Shakeel || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mohammad Rizwan

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne

Batters: Aiden Markram, Babar Azam, Shan Masood

All-rounders: Saud Shakeel, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch

Bowlers: Sajib Khan, Noman Ali

Captain First-Choice: Noman Ali || Captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sajid Khan || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Aiden Markram

PAK vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Pakistan are expected to go with a spin-heavy attack. They know the conditions, and South Africa’s inexperienced batting might play into their hands. Before predicting the winner, note the team winning the toss. But overall, we back Pakistan to beat South Africa in their own conditions.

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