Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 93 runs
Player of the match: Nauman Ali
Result · Test Cricket
Pakistan Cricket vs South Africa Cricket
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · Nauman Ali
Match preview & overview
Pakistan win by 93 runs as Nauman Ali spins South Africa out at Lahore
Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs in a Test match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 12 October 2025. Pakistan won the toss, chose to bat, and posted 378 in their first innings, well above the venue's average first-innings score of 208 across 145 Test matches. South Africa replied with 269, leaving Pakistan 109 runs ahead. A second-innings collapse to 167 all out set South Africa 277 to win, a target the tourists never looked like reaching. They were bowled out for 183, handing Pakistan victory with 93 runs to spare. Nauman Ali, the left-arm spinner, was named Player of the Match after taking 10 wickets across the match.
The match was shaped by spin from both ends. S Muthusamy's 11 wickets for 174 runs from 49 overs was a fine return for South Africa and ensured the game remained competitive into the final innings. But Nauman Ali's 10 wickets for 191 runs from 63 overs gave Pakistan slightly more control, particularly as the pitch wore. South Africa's second innings of 183 was 94 runs short of what they needed.
Pakistan have now won four of the last five meetings between the sides in 2025. South Africa still hold the overall head-to-head advantage, 54 wins to 45 across 104 meetings, but Pakistan's dominance on home pitches in this period is clear.
Pitch report & venue insights
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — 145-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
145
T20 matches hosted
208
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
42%
Chase success rate
49
Avg powerplay runs
51%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Nauman Ali claims 10 wickets across the match
Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali finished with 10 wickets for 191 runs from 63 overs, earning the Player of the Match award. His control across both South Africa innings was the central reason Pakistan converted a modest first-innings total into a match-winning position.
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South Africa's Muthusamy led the bowling with 11 wickets
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Pakistan's first innings 378 proved the match-defining total
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Fourth-innings target of 277 exposed South Africa's frailties
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Pakistan level the head-to-head series momentum
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Spinner performance markets may have been attractive going into this fixture given Gaddafi Stadium's historically low chase success rate and known spin-friendly conditions in October.
- Top bowler markets are worth monitoring for Test matches at Lahore: the venue's first-innings average of 208 in 145 matches suggests spin tends to dominate across all four innings.
- Pakistan's recent home form in 2025, winning four of their last five matches against South Africa, is context worth weighing in any series-level markets.
- South Africa's recent results across all formats in 2025 include losses to Namibia and three defeats to England, which the markets may reflect in any future fixtures in this series.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs South Africa Cricket
Who won the Pakistan vs South Africa Test at Lahore in October 2025?
Pakistan won by 93 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 12 October 2025. Pakistan scored 378 in their first innings and 167 in their second, leaving South Africa a target of 277. South Africa were bowled out for 183 in the fourth innings.
Who was Player of the Match in the Pakistan vs South Africa Test at Lahore?
Nauman Ali was named Player of the Match. The left-arm spinner took 10 wickets for 191 runs from 63 overs across South Africa's two innings, making him the decisive performer in Pakistan's 93-run victory.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and South Africa?
Across 104 meetings in all formats, South Africa lead 54 wins to Pakistan's 45, with 5 no results. Pakistan have won four of the last five matches between the sides in 2025, all played in Pakistan.
Where to watch Pakistan vs South Africa Test cricket in the UK?
Test cricket involving Pakistan is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. BBC Test Match Special provides live radio commentary on selected matches. Check broadcaster schedules for specific fixture coverage.
What is the pitch and conditions like at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?
Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 145 Test matches. The average first-innings score is 208 and the average second-innings score is 177, indicating a pitch that generally favours bowlers, particularly spinners. The chase success rate is 43 per cent, so teams batting first hold a meaningful advantage.
What was South Africa's recent form coming into this Test?
South Africa had mixed results in 2025 before this match, winning two of their last five fixtures. They beat England once but lost to them on three occasions, and also suffered a defeat to Namibia. Their batting struggled consistently across that period.
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