It’s set to be a big week for South African cricket as the Proteas begin a busy international schedule in two very different formats. Saturday sees them face Namibia in a one-off T20 International in Windhoek, a historic first as Namibia host South Africa in an official T20I.
The Proteas may not be fielding a full-strength side, but there is no shortage of talent and experience. Quinton de Kock returns to international T20 action for the first time since the dramatic World Cup final against India. With a blend of power hitters and specialist bowlers, South Africa will be keen to get a winning start, though inexperience could test them under pressure. Namibia, playing in familiar home conditions, will hope to make the most of this historic occasion and give the visitors a tough contest.
The South African line-up for the match reads: Quinton de Kock (w), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Donovan Ferreira (c), Andile Simelane, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, and Lizaad Williams. The Proteas have won the toss and opted to bat first.
While attention will be on Namibia on Saturday, Sunday marks the start of a much bigger assignment for South Africa as they begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign against Pakistan . The two-match Test series will see the Proteas return to Pakistani soil for the first time since 2021, when they were handed a 2-0 defeat under Babar Azam’s leadership.
This tour will be a complete multi-format affair, including three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. The ODI leg is particularly notable as it will bring 50-over cricket back to Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium after 17 years, the last fixture being Pakistan versus Bangladesh in April 2008.
Pakistan vs South Africa Schedule :
The Proteas may not be fielding a full-strength side, but there is no shortage of talent and experience. Quinton de Kock returns to international T20 action for the first time since the dramatic World Cup final against India. With a blend of power hitters and specialist bowlers, South Africa will be keen to get a winning start, though inexperience could test them under pressure. Namibia, playing in familiar home conditions, will hope to make the most of this historic occasion and give the visitors a tough contest.
The South African line-up for the match reads: Quinton de Kock (w), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Donovan Ferreira (c), Andile Simelane, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, and Lizaad Williams. The Proteas have won the toss and opted to bat first.
While attention will be on Namibia on Saturday, Sunday marks the start of a much bigger assignment for South Africa as they begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign against Pakistan . The two-match Test series will see the Proteas return to Pakistani soil for the first time since 2021, when they were handed a 2-0 defeat under Babar Azam’s leadership.
This tour will be a complete multi-format affair, including three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. The ODI leg is particularly notable as it will bring 50-over cricket back to Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium after 17 years, the last fixture being Pakistan versus Bangladesh in April 2008.
Pakistan vs South Africa Schedule :
- 1st Test: Oct 12–16, Lahore
- 2nd Test: Oct 20–24, Rawalpindi
- 1st T20I: Oct 28, Rawalpindi
- 2nd T20I: Oct 31, Lahore
- 3rd T20I: Nov 1, Lahore
- 1st ODI: Nov 4, Faisalabad
- 2nd ODI: Nov 6, Faisalabad
- 3rd ODI: Nov 8, Faisalabad
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