Pakistan win first test against SA by 93-runs

The South African cricket team’s defence of its ICC World Test Championship title started in disappointing fashion.

Pakistan have beaten the Proteas by 93 runs in the first test in Lahore.

The Proteas, who needed 277 runs for victory in their second innings, were bowled out for just 183 to hand the hosts 1-nil lead in the two-test series.

Dewald Brewis top scored for the South Africa with a run a ball 54, while Ryan Rickelton chipped in with 45.

The rest of the line-up failed to deliver, bowing under the pressure of left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and left-arm spinner Noman Ali.

🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨

The first Test ends in a thrilling finish in Lahore, with Pakistan claiming victory by 93 runs to take a 1-0 series lead. 🏏

There are positives to take for #TheProteas Men, who will look to bounce back in the second Test and level the series. 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/gGxlNnY6Jp

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 15, 2025

They took four wickets each.

Ali was named player of the match after he also took six wickets in the Proteas’ first innings.

The second and final test starts on Monday in Rawalpindi.