Pakistan face South Africa on Day 1 of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium
Spin is expected to play a key role on Lahore’s turning pitch under hot October conditions, despite both teams having strong fast-bowling line-ups
South Africa start their WTC title defence without Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj, while Pakistan may be without Sajid Khan. Get PAK vs RSA live updates here
Pakistan vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 1: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 1 of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa on Sunday, October 12, at Gaddafi Stadium. The series promises a clash of contrasts, with world champions South Africa visiting a Pakistan side eager to bounce back at home. Both teams have strong fast-bowling traditions, but spin is set to play a key role on Lahore’s turning pitch under the hot October sun. South Africa begin their WTC title defence without Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj, while Pakistan may miss Sajid Khan.
Day 1 will set the tone as both sides look to assert themselves in what promises to be a fascinating contest. Get PAK vs RSA live updates right here.
Pakistan Vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 1: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Pakistan Vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 1: Toss Update And Playing XIs
Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa.
South Africa (Playing XI): Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne(w), Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen, Kagiso Rabada, Simon Harmer
Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan
Pakistan Vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 1: Squads
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Zubayr Hamza, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Prenelan Subrayen
Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood(c), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Asif Afridi, Imam-ul-Haq, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Rohail Nazir, Noman Ali
Pakistan Vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 1: Live Streaming
The Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test match will be telecast on FanCode app and website from 10:30 AM IST.
