Pakistan to host South Africa for WTC27, white-ball series

Pakistan will kickstart their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign with a two-match home series against defending champions South Africa, beginning on 12 October.

It will be South Africa’s first Test series in Pakistan since 2021, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat against the hosts led by Babar Azam.

After the Tests, the two sides will play six white-ball games – three T20Is and three ODIs. The ODI series will be staged at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, which is set to host its first 50-over international in 17 years, with the last one being against Bangladesh in April 2008.

Speaking on the announcement, PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said, “We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign.

“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.”

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