South Africa Squad Announced for Pakistan Tour 2025 | Full Details & Schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Pakistan will host South Africa for a full tour between 12 October and 8 November 2025. This exciting series will feature 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is, with South Africa announcing three separate squads for the respective formats. The Test series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27, while the white-ball matches will be crucial for preparations ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.

we break down the complete South African squads, tour schedule, and analyze the importance of this series for both teams. Read Full Story and more cricket news on www.usmanoncricket.com

Series Overview

South Africa Squads for Pakistan Tour 2025

Test Squad

• Aiden Markram (Captain)
• David Bedingham
• Corbin Bosch
• Dewald Brevis
• Tony de Zorzi
• Zubayr Hamza
• Simon Harmer
• Marco Jansen
• Keshav Maharaj (2nd Test only)
• Wiaan Mulder
• Senuran Muthusamy
• Kagiso Rabada
• Ryan Rickelton
• Tristan Stubbs
• Prenelan Subrayen
• Kyle Verreynne

Note: Temba Bavuma is unavailable due to injury. Markram will lead, with Maharaj returning only in the 2nd Test due to a groin injury.

ODI Squad

• Matthew Breetzke (Captain)
• Corbin Bosch
• Dewald Brevis
• Nandre Burger
• Gerald Coetzee
• Quinton de Kock (returns from retirement)
• Tony de Zorzi
• Donovan Ferreira
• Bjorn Fortuin
• George Linde
• Kwena Maphaka
• Lungi Ngidi
• Nqaba Peter
• Lhuan-dre Pretorius
• Sinethemba Qeshile

Note: Quinton de Kock makes a comeback to bolster the batting lineup. Aiden Markram has been rested for this series.

T20I Squad

• David Miller (Captain)
• Corbin Bosch
• Dewald Brevis
• Nandre Burger
• Gerald Coetzee
• Quinton de Kock
• Donovan Ferreira
• Reeza Hendricks
• George Linde
• Kwena Maphaka
• Lungi Ngidi
• Nqaba Peter
• Lhuan-dre Pretorius
• Andile Simelane
• Lizaad Williams

Note: Several senior Test players are rested for the white-ball formats to allow youngsters and format specialists to shine.

Match Schedule & Venues

Test Matches

T20 Internationals

One-Day Internationals

Importance of the Series

This series holds immense importance for both Pakistan and South Africa:

1. Test Championship Stakes: The two-Test series will directly impact the ICC World Test Championship standings (2025–27 cycle). Both sides are eager to earn crucial points early in the competition.
2. ODI Team Building: With the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup scheduled in South Africa, the Proteas are testing their ODI depth by bringing back Quinton de Kock and experimenting with young talent.
3. T20 World Cup Prep: The T20Is serve as a rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup, helping South Africa identify their best combination, while Pakistan looks to fine-tune their middle order and bowling attack.
4. Player Comebacks & Leadership: The return of Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram’s leadership role in Tests, and David Miller captaining the T20 side will be closely monitored.
5. Host Advantage for Pakistan: Playing at home, Pakistan will look to dominate, especially in Test conditions where their spinners and pacers could be decisive.

Sources

• ESPNcricinfo
• Cricbuzz

FAQs About South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025

Conclusion

The South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 promises to be an action-packed series, blending experience with youth across all three formats. With World Test Championship points at stake, World Cup preparations underway, and big names like Quinton de Kock making a comeback, fans can expect thrilling contests.

Who’s your pick to dominate this series—Pakistan at home or South Africa’s new-look squads? Share your thoughts in the comments below!