New Delhi [India], September 7 (HBTV): Pakistan will begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign with a two-match home series against defending champions South Africa, starting on October 12. The teams will also play six white-ball games, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
This will be South Africa’s first Test series in Pakistan since 2021, when they suffered a 2-0 defeat against the hosts led by Babar Azam. After the Tests, the sides will play three T20Is and three ODIs.
The ODI series will take place at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, marking its first 50-over international in 17 years. The venue last hosted an ODI in April 2008 against Bangladesh.
‘We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign,’ Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said, according to the ICC.
‘The return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years is a special moment. Iqbal Stadium holds a proud place in our cricketing history and we are excited to bring international cricket back to this part of the country,’ he added.
The first Test will be played in Lahore from October 12, followed by the second Test in Rawalpindi from October 20. The T20I series will begin in Rawalpindi on October 28, with the teams returning to Lahore for the second and third matches.
(ANI)