International cricket returns to Faisalabad after 17 years as Pakistan face South Africa in ODI series

Babar, in his first T20I in 2025, came to bat at number three in Rawalpindi - the first ball he faced was a wide down the leg side. The batter, however, could face only one ball before he tried to go over the field off Corbin Bosch and was caught rather tamely.

Pakistan vs South Africa: WATCH | Babar Azam, playing first T20I in 2025, gets out on duck

Babar Azam, who was dropped for the Asia Cup in the UAE, will return to the T20I squad, having last played for the national team in December 2024. 

Babar Azam, Naseem Shah return to Pakistan's T20I squad for South Africa and tri-series involving Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka

The South Africans appealed for a hit-wicket but the on-field umpires shut it as the players walked into the dressing room. The incident triggered the debate around the decision of umpires and what makes a batter get out hit-wicket.

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rizwan survives hit-wicket appeal on last ball of day. Was he out?

Afridi is of age 38 years and 301 days - now the oldest to take a five-for on Test debut in history of the game. He surpassed England's Charles Marriott to claim the elusive piece of history. Marriott was aged 37 years 332 days when he took the five-for on his Test debut.

Who is Asif Afridi? Pak spinner becomes oldest to take a five-for on Test debut

Asif is not only the oldest Test debutant in 21st century for Pakistan but second in all of Test cricket history. Ahead of Asif, Ireland's Ed Joyce is the oldest Test debutant in 21st century.

Meet Asif Afridi - Once banned for breaching corruption code in 2022, makes Test debut for Pakistan aged 38

The comments, while played up in Pakistan, were given a proper response on social media from various users one of whom claimed Pakistan to 'still be in shock' of India's rigid stance backed by the performance.

Pak commentators try to roast India on no-handshake after Test win vs SA, get trolled instead

Sports, Cricket: All were involved in separate instances during the game against South Africa, which Pakistan won by six wickets, completing their highest-successful ODI chase.

ICC fine Shaheen Afridi, batters for breaching code of conduct during South Africa tie

Sports, Cricket: 7 Successful Run Chases in ODI History ft Pakistan vs South Africa, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. 

7 Successful Run Chases in ODI History

Sports, Cricket: Pakistan and South Africa will look to build momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 as the two collide in the final group stage match. 

Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI live streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SA live on laptop, TV

Rising star Saim Ayub hit his second century of the series -– and his third in five innings –- as Pakistan completed a series cleansweep over South Africa in the third one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

In-form Saim Ayub shines as Pakistan whitewash South Africa ahead of Champions Trophy

Heinrich Klaasen thrashed 81 off 43 balls for South Africa -– but the hosts were beaten by 36 runs chasing an adjusted target of 308. The match was reduced to 47 overs a side because of rain.



Pakistan will host New Zealand and South Africa in an ODI tri-series in 2025, the newly-elected PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Friday (March 15) in a press release.

Pakistan set to host ODI Tri-Series for first time in 20 years, confirms PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi

The umpire’s call has come under scrutiny for the nth time. Following the drama that unfolded during Haris Rauf’s last over during South Africa’s run-chase, wherein he caught Tabraiz Shamsi trapped in the middle, with the ball clipping the top of leg-stump, saving Shamsi, former India veteran Harbhajan Singh came down hard on this rule, accusing this to be the difference-maker in the end as South Africa beat Pakistan by one wicket in Chennai in World Cup 2023.

World Cup: Harbhajan Singh lashes out at ‘umpire’s call’ rule following Pakistan’s 1-wicket loss to Proteas

South Africa's Aiden Markram had his heart in mouth for a bit when he strolled out of the crease during the ODI World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan and Mohammad Rizwan shattered stumps.

ODI World Cup 2023: Why South Africa's Aiden Markram wasn't run out vs Pak despite being out of crease? Read

Pakistan Cricket Team unlocked its worst record at the World Cups by losing their fourth straight game in this edition, this time to South Africa by just one wicket in Chennai the other night.

Arthur urges PCB to stop ‘witch-hunt’ in wake of Pakistan’s poor run, backs team for strong comeback in CWC

Pakistan’s super-sub Usama Mir made an instant impact in the ODI World Cup on Friday (Oct 27) against South Africa, having come on for Shadab Khan. Unfortunately for Pakistan, Shadab was ruled out of the clash against South Africa under concussion protocols, having suffered injury.

ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan rope in Usama Mir as concussion sub, scalps Van der Dussen in first over

PAK vs SA live streaming: Pakistan and South Africa will meet in match no. 26 of the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup on Friday (Oct 27). The match is slated to be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu at 2:00 pm IST.

PAK vs SA Free live streaming: When & where to watch World Cup 2023 Pakistan vs South Africa live

PAK vs SA head-to-head: Pakistan and South Africa will meet in match no. 26 of the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup on Friday (Oct 27). The match is slated to be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu at 2:00 pm IST.

PAK vs SA Head-to-head: World Cup 2023-Pakistan vs South Africa pitch report, weather update, live streaming

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition continues to live up to expectations with each passing day. After India beat Bangladesh on Wednesday (November 02), Pakistan faced an unbeaten South Africa on Thursday (November 03), at the SCG, Sydney, and emerged on top by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points.

T20 WC 2022: Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs in rain-affected Super 12 tie, stay alive in competition

On Thursday (November 03), Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points in the business end of the Super 12 round at the iconic SCG, Sydney.

T20 World Cup 2022 points table: Here's a look at Super 12 standings after Pakistan thrash South Africa

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition is certainly not for the faint hearted. With each passing day, the race for the semi-finals gets complicated in the two groups. Talking about Group 2, it will see Pakistan locking horns with South Africa -- the only unbeaten side in the competition -- in a crucial Super 12 clash on Thursday (November 03).

T20 WC 2022, Pakistan vs South Africa, Live Cricket Streaming: When and where to watch Super 12 tie?

Pakistan find themselves at a precarious position in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. After three encounters in the Super 12, the Men in Green have won just one game and lost two thrilling contests (including one against Zimbabwe).

This is called selfishness: Gautam Gambhir rips into Babar Azam amid Pakistan's T20 World Cup woes

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan joined former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum in an exclusive list of glovesmen to have scored a century in all three formats of cricket - Test, ODI and T20I.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan joins Brendon McCullum in unique list after maiden T20I century

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