Centurion – 15 October 2025:
Pakistan registered a remarkable victory over South Africa in the 1st Test match, clinching the game by 109 runs after a dominant bowling performance on the final day.
Chasing a target of 277 runs, South Africa were bowled out for 167, with Pakistan’s fast bowlers leading the charge. Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali took key wickets to dismantle South Africa’s batting lineup, while Abrar Ahmed provided crucial breakthroughs in the middle session.
Earlier, Babar Azam’s gritty half-century and Saud Shakeel’s steady innings had set up Pakistan’s strong position in the match, giving their bowlers enough runs to defend.
This win gives Pakistan a 1–0 lead in the two-match Test series, boosting confidence ahead of the next game. Cricket fans across the country celebrated the team’s victory, praising the bowlers’ precision and Babar’s leadership.
