First-ever international match between the two nations
South Africa won by 20 runs
2003
Pakistan tour of South Africa
South Africa sweeps the Test series on home soil
South Africa won 2-0
2021
South Africa tour of Pakistan
Pakistan secures historic home Test series win after 18 years
Pakistan won 2-0
2025
South Africa tour of Pakistan
Highly competitive multi-format bilateral tour spanning three cities
Series drawn across formats
Recent Head-to-Head Match Results
Date
Match Format
Venue
Winner
Margin of Victory
November 8, 2025
ODI Match
Faisalabad
Pakistan
Won by 7 wickets
November 6, 2025
ODI Match
Faisalabad
South Africa
Won by 8 wickets
November 4, 2025
ODI Match
Faisalabad
Pakistan
Won by 2 wickets
November 1, 2025
T20I Match
Lahore
Pakistan
Won by 4 wickets
October 31, 2025
T20I Match
Lahore
Pakistan
Won by 9 wickets
Key Performance Leaderboard
Player Name
Team Country
Primary Skill
Best Record in Last Series
Performance Impact
Saim Ayub
Pakistan
Batter
77 Runs off 70 Balls
Set up explosive winning chases
Abrar Ahmed
Pakistan
Bowler
4 Wickets for 27 Runs
Dominated the middle-order breakdown
Quinton de Kock
South Africa
Wicketkeeper-Batter
53 Runs off 70 Balls
Provided crucial top-order resistance
Salman Ali Agha
Pakistan
All-Rounder
2 Wickets and Match-winning Runs
Provided optimal lower-order balance
Bilateral Series Highlights and Emerging Players (2023)
The year 2023 witnessed Pakistan and South Africa engaging in highly competitive bilateral series, showcasing emerging talents and memorable performances. Pakistan’s lineup featured Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed, combining experience and explosive talent. South Africa relied on Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje, maintaining consistency and aggressive play across formats.
ODI Matches Overview 2023
Match
Host
Date
Pakistan Score
South Africa Score
Result
1
Pakistan
Mar 5
250/7
252/6
South Africa won
2
Pakistan
Mar 8
245/8
247/7
South Africa won
3
Pakistan
Mar 12
260/6
261/5
South Africa won
T20I Matches Overview 2023
Match
Host
Date
Pakistan Score
South Africa Score
Result
1
Pakistan
Apr 2
165/6
168/4
South Africa won
2
Pakistan
Apr 5
160/7
162/5
South Africa won
3
Pakistan
Apr 8
155/8
157/6
South Africa won
Notable Player Performances 2023
Player
Team
Matches
Runs/Wickets
Strike Rate/Average
Babar Azam
Pakistan
6
325 runs
SR 135
Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan
6
15 wickets
Avg 20
Quinton de Kock
South Africa
6
310 runs
SR 138
Kagiso Rabada
South Africa
6
17 wickets
Avg 18
Key Partnerships and Memorable Matches (2024)
The year 2024 brought some of the most thrilling encounters and standout partnerships in the Pakistan vs South Africa rivalry. Pakistan’s batting line-up, led by Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Rizwan, delivered several match-defining partnerships, often rescuing the team from precarious situations. South Africa relied on Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram, creating high-scoring collaborations and ensuring dominance in both ODIs and T20Is.
