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Pakistan kicks off their World Test Championship campaign against defending champions South Africa in October. This marks South Africa's first Test series in Pakistan since their 2-0 defeat in 2021. The series includes six white-ball matches with ODIs returning to Faisalabad after 17 years. The PCB expressed excitement about bringing international cricket back to historic venues across the country.

Key Points: Pakistan Hosts WTC Champions South Africa Test Series October

  • South Africa's first Test series in Pakistan since 2021 2-0 defeat
  • Six white-ball games including three T20Is and three ODIs
  • Faisalabad hosts ODI cricket after 17-year absence
  • First Test in Lahore October 12, second in Rawalpindi October 20
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Pakistan to host WTC winners South Africa in October

Pakistan begins WTC 2025-27 campaign hosting defending champions South Africa in two Tests starting October 12, followed by six white-ball matches including Faisalabad's ODI return after 17 years.

"We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign - PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed"

New Delhi, September 6

Pakistan will start their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign with a two-match home series against defending champions South Africa, beginning on October 12. The two teams will later play six white ball games, as per International Cricket Council website.

It will be South Africa's first Test series in Pakistan since 2021, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat against the hosts led by Babar Azam.

After the Tests, the two sides will play six white-ball games, three T20Is and three ODIs. The ODI series will be staged at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, which is set to host its first 50-over international in 17 years, with the last one being against Bangladesh in April 2008.

"We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign," PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said, according to International Cricket Council website.

"The return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years is a special moment. Iqbal Stadium holds a proud place in our cricketing history and we are excited to bring international cricket back to this part of the country," he added.

The first Test will be played in Lahore from October 12, and the second Test will be played in Rawalpindi from October 20. The T20I series' first game will be played at Rawalpindi on October 28, and then the teams will head back to Lahore for the second and third game.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see international cricket returning to Faisalabad after 17 years! The fans there deserve this. Hope the security situation remains stable for the series.
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Arjun K
South Africa as defending champions will be under pressure. Pakistan's home record is formidable. Should be a cracker of a series! 🏏
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the cricket, I wish the scheduling was better. October is festival season in India and many of us would have loved to watch without work conflicts.
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Vikram M
Test cricket in Pakistan is always special. The pitches there offer good contest between bat and ball. Looking forward to some quality red-ball cricket!
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Kavya N
Hope the broadcast quality is good. Last time the Pakistan series had some technical issues. ICC should ensure proper coverage for such important championship matches.

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