The upcoming PAK vs SA 1st Test will mark the 31st Test encounter between Pakistan and South Africa. Out of the previous 30 Tests, South Africa has emerged victorious 17 times, while Pakistan has won six, with seven matches ending in a draw.
In Pakistan, this series represents only the fifth Test series between the two sides, with both teams having two series wins each. Proteas claimed their first-ever Test series in Pakistan in 1997 with a 1-0 victory, but lost the series in 2003. South Africa regained the upper hand in 2007, which also marks the last Test series win by the Proteas in Pakistan.
Since then, there has been only one more Test series in Pakistan, while some encounters were held in the UAE. Pakistan dominated the previous home assignment in 2021, sweeping the series.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is set to host a Test match after three years, the last being during Australia’s tour in 2022.
South Africa have featured in only two Tests at this venue, but are yet to register a win. Proteas lost in Lahore in 2003 and managed a draw in 2007. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s last Test victory at the ground came in 2006.
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