The Pakistan men’s cricket team embarked on a comprehensive tour of South Africa from December 10, 2024, to January 6, 2025. The tour encompassed three T20 Internationals (T20Is), three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and two Test matches, forming part of the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship. 

 

 

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🏏 Tour Schedule and Results

 

T20I Series

 

1. 1st T20I

 

📅 December 10, 2024

 

🏟️ Kingsmead, Durban

 

🏆 South Africa won by 11 runs

 

🔹 SA: 183/9 (20 overs)

 

🔹 PAK: 172/8 (20 overs)

 

🎖️ Player of the Match: George Linde (SA) 

 

 

 

2. 2nd T20I

 

📅 December 13, 2024

 

🏟️ SuperSport Park, Centurion

 

🏆 South Africa won by 7 wickets

 

🔹 PAK: 206/5 (20 overs)

 

🔹 SA: 210/3 (19.3 overs)

 

🎖️ Player of the Match: Reeza Hendricks (SA) 

 

 

 

3. 3rd T20I

 

📅 December 14, 2024

 

🏟️ The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

 

🏆 Match abandoned due to rain 

 

 

 

 

ODI Series

 

1. 1st ODI

 

📅 December 17, 2024

 

🏟️ Boland Park, Paarl

 

🏆 Pakistan won by 3 wickets

 

🔹 SA: 239/9 (50 overs)

 

🔹 PAK: 242/7 (49.3 overs)

 

🎖️ Player of the Match: Agha Salman (PAK) 

 

 

 

2. 2nd ODI

 

📅 December 19, 2024

 

🏟️ Newlands, Cape Town

 

🏆 Pakistan won by 81 runs

 

🔹 PAK: 329 all out (49.5 overs)

 

🔹 SA: 248 all out (43.1 overs)

 

🎖️ Player of the Match: Kamran Ghulam (PAK) 

 

 

 

3. 3rd ODI

 

📅 December 22, 2024

 

🏟️ The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

 

🏆 Pakistan won by 36 runs (DLS method)

 

🔹 PAK: 308/9 (47 overs)

 

🔹 SA: 271 all out (42 overs)

 

🎖️ Player of the Match: Saim Ayub (PAK) 

 

 

 

 

Test Series

 

1. 1st Test

 

📅 December 26–29, 2024

 

🏟️ SuperSport Park, Centurion

 

🏆 South Africa won by 2 wickets

 

🔹 PAK: 211 & 237

 

🔹 SA: 301 & 150/8

 

🎖️ Player of the Match: Aiden Markram (SA) 

 

 

 

2. 2nd Test

 

📅 January 3–6, 2025

 

🏟️ Newlands, Cape Town

 

🏆 South Africa won by 10 wickets

 

🔹 PAK: 194 & 478 (follow-on)

 

🔹 SA: 615 & 58/0

 

🎖️ Player of the Match: Dean Elgar (SA) 

 

 

 

 

 

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🌟 Series Highlights

 

ODI Series Victory: Pakistan achieved a 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series, showcasing a dominant performance. 

 

T20I Series: South Africa clinched the T20I series 2-0, with the third match being washed out. 

 

Test Series: South Africa secured the Test series 2-0, with notable performances from Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar. 

 

Standout Performers:

 

Saim Ayub (PAK): Emerging as a key player, Ayub scored 235 runs in the ODI series, earning the Player of the Series award.

 

Marco Jansen (SA): Excelled in the Test series with 10 wickets, contributing significantly to South Africa’s victories. 

 

 

 

 

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📅 Upcoming Fixtures

 

Following the South Africa tour, Pakistan is set to participate in a tri-nation ODI series involving New Zealand and South Africa, scheduled from February 8 to February 14, 2025. This series will serve as a preparatory

platform for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

 

 

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For detailed match statistics and further information, you can visit the ESPNcricinfo series page.