South Africa and Pakistan’s fierce cricket rivalry spans decades of thrilling Test matches and T20 encounters, with iconic performances and distinct playing styles featured in the South Africa National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard, bringing unforgettable cricketing drama for fans worldwide.
South Africa had hopes that they might mount a challenge after Brevis’ swift knock, but their lower order faltered under pressure from an unpredictable track offering turn and variable bounce.
| Date | Match/Format | Venue | SA Score | PAK Score | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Faisalabad | 143 (37.5/50) | 144/3 (25.1/50) | Pakistan won by 7 wkts | Strong middle order from Pakistan in chase (Reddit) |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Tri‑Nation Series ODI | Karachi | 352/5 | 355/4 | Pakistan won by 6 wkts | Record chase with big partnership (Salman Agha & Rizwan) (Reuters) |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 3rd ODI | Johannesburg | 271 (42/47 DLS) | 308/9 (47/47) | Pakistan won by 36 runs (DLS) | Saim Ayub standout performance (Cricket Team Match Scorecard) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 2nd ODI | Cape Town | 248/10 | 329/10 | Pakistan won by 81 runs | Dominant batting by Pakistan (Cricket Team Match Scorecard) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | T20I | Centurion | 210/3 (19.3) | 206/5 (20) | South Africa won by 7 wickets | Reeza Hendricks 117* led the chase (NDTV Sports) |
Tests
The Proteas scored an unlikely comeback to beat Pakistan in the second Test and tie the series 1-1. A crumbling surface made life difficult for their batsmen as wickets fell regularly for both teams; however, JP Rickelton and Brevis’ 73-run partnership gave some hope to South Africa.
Simon Harmer of Essex off-spinner Simon Harmer then claimed Babar Azam as an early casualty to begin Pakistan’s collapse to 138 all out. Harmer then took 6-50 to put South Africa back in charge – including Noman Ali taking his 1,000th first-class wicket via Harmer.
South Africa were able to ease to victory in their final innings thanks to Aiden Markram (89 runs) and Tony de Zorzi (81). It marked South Africa’s first win against Pakistan since 2008 and ended their four-match losing streak there.
ODIs
Pakistan and South Africa have played in 87 ODI matches between them; Pakistan have won 34 while South Africa have won 52; with their last meeting ending in a draw, these teams will meet once more for the inaugural ODI of this series on Sunday.
Pakistan took advantage of a crumbly pitch, with Imam-ul-Haq, Masood, Rizwan and Agha all scoring fifties to propel Pakistan to 277. South Africa struggled against this surface and lost wickets regularly before Rickelton and Brevis kept hopes alive before eventually succumbing to defeat and finishing with 318-8.
The Proteas battled back from an initial setback to claim their first win in Pakistan since 1996 and extend their four-match winning streak in one-day international cricket. Babar Azam fell victim to Essex off-spinner Simon Harmer for 50, sparking a collapse of 6-44 on the fourth morning and reaching his 10,000th first-class run but could not prevent a 136-run win for Rawalpindi hosts Kagiso Rabada taking his maiden five-wicket haul while Senuran Muthusamy made an unbeaten 89 not out to become fifth player from SA to complete 7,000 ODI runs.
T20s
South Africa secured their victory against Pakistan in Rawalpindi by overcoming a mid-innings collapse and triumphing by 109 runs in T20 match one. South Africa were led by debutant Tony de Zorzi who scored 33 off 16 balls to ensure they remained in control throughout their innings.
Unfortunately, they made an inauspicious start to their chase as two wickets fell within six overs, further diminishing their hopes. Ajaz Patel dropped an easy catch for Breeza Hendricks off Shaheen Afridi during the powerplay before Saim Ayub was dismissed for just one by Corbin Bosch for just nine runs in total.
Babar Azam received enthusiastic cheers as he returned at No 3, only lasting two balls before offering up an easy catch for Hendricks in the covers. Meanwhile, Hendricks and his teammates struggled against Pakistan spinners who provided good turn and variable bounce on an uneven pitch surface.
Although they lost, South Africa were buoyed by their first white-ball victory in Pakistan for 18 years and first one-day international win since 2024. All-rounder Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden five-wicket haul and number 11 Kagiso Rabada’s career-best 71 proved crucial in setting them on their path towards victory and ending four games without success there.
Streaming
South Africa and Pakistan will face off in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series beginning November 4 at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad with subsequent matches being hosted in Lahore and providing both teams an invaluable chance to defend their respective white ball titles.
Recently, South Africa and Pakistan have held an even score in one-day international matches with 53 wins each – though Pakistan have enjoyed more success over the last four years, winning three times and one no result series.
Pakistan boasts an intimidating bowling attack led by fast bowlers such as Mohammad Amir and Yasir Shah, capable of taking 20 wickets a match – which may present visitors to Pakistan a formidable challenge to their batsmen. South African batsmen typically adapt well to different pitches and conditions and may thus help overcome such difficulties.
On Tuesday, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet in their opening One-Day International (ODI). This match marks the return of international cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years, when terrorist attacks on Sri Lankan team buses forced Pakistan to play its home matches elsewhere such as United Arab Emirates.
Although their squad has suffered several key players due to injury, South Africa are expected to be competitive in this series. Led by Graeme Smith who will hope to build on their successful performance against Bangladesh. Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram could help build their batting depth as part of an expanded Protea squad.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field, compiling an impressive total with fifties from Imam-ul-Haq, Masood, Rizwan and Babar Azam. South Africa struggled against Pakistan’s pace and bounce of pitch; only Reeza Hendricks’ half century and Tony de Zorzi’s fifty gave them hope of making runs.
Pakistan defeated South Africa by seven wickets in an intense one-day international at Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore. Thanks to strong performances by their bowlers – particularly Noman Ali’s 10-wicket haul – they shocked South Africa into submission.
