South Africa vs Pakistan 2025-26: H2H, Schedule & Live Stream

When two of cricket’s most passionate nations meet, there’s always more at stake than just the series on paper. For Pakistan, the 2025–26 home series against South Africa carries extra weight — a chance to rebuild momentum after their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, and this article unpacks the head-to-head records, the full tour schedule, live streaming options, and what the series really means for both sides.

Latest ODI result: Pakistan won by 2 wickets ·
Latest T20I result: Pakistan won by 1 wicket ·
Current tour: South Africa in Pakistan 2025–26 ·
Series formats: Tests, ODIs, T20Is ·
T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Pakistan failed to qualify

Key facts at a glance:

Who won the most matches, Pak vs South Africa?

Across all international formats, South Africa hold the edge in Test and ODI head‑to‑heads, while Pakistan lead in T20Is. Here’s how the numbers stack up.

The head-to-head records across formats show contrasting dominance:

Head-to-head in Tests

• Total Tests: 32 (Crictotal)
• South Africa wins: 18
• Pakistan wins: 7
• Draws: 7

Head-to-head in ODIs

• Total ODIs: 90 (Crictotal)
• South Africa wins: 53
• Pakistan wins: 36
• No result: 1

Head-to-head in T20Is

• Total T20Is: 24 (Wikipedia)
• Pakistan wins: 14
• South Africa wins: 10

The implication: Pakistan have a clear edge in T20Is, but South Africa’s overall cross‑format record is stronger. The current series gives Pakistan a chance to close that gap on home turf.

Where can I watch SA vs PAK T20 live?

Broadcasting and streaming rights for the series have been secured by multiple platforms across the globe.

TV broadcast channels

• Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports (PCB)
• South Africa: SuperSport
• United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket (Sky Sports)
• Other regions: Willow TV (USA), Fox Sports (Australia)

Online streaming platforms

• Sky Sports subscribers can stream via Now TV
• DAZN in select markets
• Official PCB YouTube channel for highlights

Live score updates

• ESPNcricinfo live scorecard
• Cricbuzz

The pattern: official broadcasters and streaming platforms ensure wide coverage for the series.

Is Pakistan out of the World Cup 2026?

Yes — Pakistan failed to qualify for the semi‑finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a fact confirmed by Olympics.com. The team’s exit has raised questions about their white‑ball strategy heading into the home series against South Africa.

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal qualification

According to Olympics.com, Pakistan did not make the semi‑final cut. The exact group‑stage results are still being compiled, but the failure marks a setback for the 2022 runners‑up.

Impact of the South Africa series on World Cup hopes

While the 2026 World Cup is over, the South Africa series serves as a critical rebuilding block. A strong performance at home could restore confidence and help identify a core squad for the next ICC event.

Pakistan failed to qualify for the semi‑finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Olympics.com

What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and South Africa?

Already covered in the first section, here is a deeper breakdown including the biggest wins and notable performances.

ODI record

South Africa lead 53–36 in 90 matches. The biggest ODI win for Pakistan is by 124 runs, while South Africa’s is by 148 runs (Crictotal).

T20I record

Pakistan lead 14–10 in 24 matches. In the last 5 years, they have played 9 T20Is with Pakistan winning 3 and South Africa 6 (Sportskeeda).

Test record

South Africa dominate with 18 wins to Pakistan’s 7. The most recent Test (2025) in Rawalpindi ended in an 8‑wicket win for the visitors (Crictotal).

What are the upcoming fixtures for the South Africa vs Pakistan series?

The PCB has published a tentative schedule. Exact timings and venues are confirmed for Tests and T20Is; ODI dates are still to be finalized.

Test series schedule

• 1st Test: Oct 12–15, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 2nd Test: Oct 20–23, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

ODI series schedule

• 1st ODI: Nov 4, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
• 2nd ODI: Nov 6, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
• 3rd ODI: Nov 8, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

T20I series schedule

• 1st T20I: Oct 28, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• 2nd T20I: Oct 31, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 3rd T20I: Nov 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The catch: The ODI schedule remains provisional, but Tests and T20Is are confirmed.

Timeline

• October 12–15, 2025 – 1st Test, Lahore (PCB)
• October 20–23, 2025 – 2nd Test, Rawalpindi (PCB)
• October 28, 2025 – 1st T20I, Rawalpindi (PCB)
• October 31, 2025 – 2nd T20I, Lahore (PCB)
• November 1, 2025 – 3rd T20I, Lahore (PCB)
• November 4–8, 2025 – ODI series, Faisalabad (PCB)

The implication: The packed schedule tests both teams’ depth.

Broadcast details for the series have been finalized and will be shared soon.

PCB official

Pakistan failed to qualify for the semi‑finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Olympics.com

For Pakistan’s cricket board, the home series against South Africa is more than a chance to win a bilateral contest – it is a critical opportunity to rebuild team morale and identify players for the next ICC tournament. Fail to capitalise on home advantage, and questions about the team’s direction will only grow louder.

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