Pakistan vs South Africa Test matches — the complete history. 28 Tests since 1995, South Africa leading 16–6, and the unforgettable 2025-26 drawn series analysed.
Quick answer: Pak vs SA Tests: 28 matches — South Africa 16 wins, Pakistan 6, 6 draws. Last series (Oct 2025): drawn 1-1 — Pakistan won Lahore by 93 runs (Noman 10 wkts), SA won Rawalpindi by 8 wickets.
In this guide
The Record: 28 Tests
South Africa 16 wins, Pakistan 6, 6 draws. The Proteas’ pace attacks (Donald, Steyn, Rabada) built the lead; Pakistan’s wins cluster around spin-friendly home tracks and the 1990s–2000s peaks.
2025 Series: 1–1
1st Test, Lahore: Pakistan 378 & 167 beat SA 269 & 183 by 93 runs — Noman Ali’s 10-wicket match, Asif Afridi’s 6–79 on debut at 38. 2nd Test, Rawalpindi: South Africa chased 68 to win by 8 wickets — Harmer’s off-spin routing Pakistan for 138. Player of the series: Senuran Muthusamy (11-wicket haul + 89*).
History
First Test: Johannesburg 1995 (SA won by 324 runs). Pakistan’s first win: 1998. The 1997 home series win (1–0) remains Pakistan’s only Test series victory over SA at home before 2025’s near-miss. Pakistan’s 2021 home series win (2–0) was the other high point.
WTC Context
The 2025-26 series was part of the 2025–27 World Test Championship — 12 points each. South Africa arrived as defending champions (Lords, June 2025); Pakistan’s draw against them was a statement. Full hub: our Pak vs SA pillar guide.
Who won the last Pak vs SA Test series?
Drawn 1–1 (October 2025) — Pakistan won in Lahore, South Africa in Rawalpindi.
Has Pakistan ever won a Test series against South Africa?
Yes — at home in 1997 (1–0) and 2021 (2–0). Pakistan have never won a Test series in South Africa.
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