Pakistan Cricket Team: News

1st Test: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan against WI in Multan

The Pakistan cricket team made a stunning comeback on Day 1 of the 1st Test against West Indies in Multan, courtesy fifties from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.

17 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam dismissed cheaply in 1st Test against West Indies

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam was dismissed cheaply on Day 1 of the 1st Test against the West Indies in Multan.

Pakistan announce playing XI for 1st Test versus West Indies

Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the 1st Test against West Indies, starting January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

16 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Pakistan vs West Indies, Tests: Decoding key player battles 

Pakistan are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, as part of the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Pakistan to host West Indies in Multan Test: Preview 

Pakistan will host the West Indies in a two-match Test series, as part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC).

16 Jan 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman expresses disappointment over not playing in India

Pakistan's top cricketer, Fakhar Zaman, has expressed his regret over the recent agreement between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan to host WI in historic Test series: Statistical preview

Pakistan will host West Indies in a two-match Test series, under the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

14 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

WATCH: Wasim Akram unveils iconic Champions Trophy white jacket

The ICC Champions Trophy is all set to make a grand comeback this year, following a long break.

Batters with 1,000-plus runs in Pakistan vs West Indies Tests

The West Indies cricket team is gearing up for their first Test assignment on Pakistani soil since 2006.

Bowlers with 60-plus wickets in Pakistan vs West Indies Tests

As the West Indies cricket team gears up for their first series against Pakistan on Pakistani soil since 2006, it is only fitting to take a look at the top wicket-takers in this historic rivalry.

Decoding batters with triple-centuries in Pakistan vs West Indies Tests

As the West Indies cricket team sets out on its Pakistan tour, fans are eagerly waiting for the first Test series between the two nations on Pakistani soil since November 2006.

Pakistan announce revamped squad for West Indies Test series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a drastically changed 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series at home against West Indies.

PCB relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi amid stadium renovations

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a change of venue for its upcoming One Day International (ODI) tri-series, involving New Zealand and South Africa.

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 2nd Test against SA

Pakistan have been fined 25% of their match fee after they maintained a slow-over rate in the recently-concluded 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

07 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma's Test captaincy debut among best in history

South Africa's Temba Bavuma has scripted history by entering the list of players with most wins in their first nine Test matches as captain.

07 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Shan Masood praises Babar Azam's resilience in Newlands Test

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood praised Babar Azam for his phenomenal show in the second Test against South Africa.

Pakistan set new follow-on record against South Africa: Details here

Despite suffering a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, Pakistan made history by scoring 478/10 in their second innings.

SA consolidate top spot in WTC standings with Pakistan sweep

South Africa registered a dominating 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town, sealing the series 2-0.

SA beat Pakistan at Newlands, win series 2-0: Key stats 

South Africa beat Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town, to win the series 2-0.

06 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Decoding 150-plus partnerships for Pakistan while following-on in Tests 

The second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town saw the visitors make a stunning comeback in their second innings.

06 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Presenting the highest opening partnerships while following-on in Tests

Team Pakistan has made a stunning comeback in their second innings of the second and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood makes records with Test century against South Africa

Pakistan's opening batters Babar Azam and Shan Masood showed tremendous character in their second innings against South Africa after being asked to follow on.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 3rd consecutive half-century in Tests: Stats

Babar Azam hammered two fifties on the same day in the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

Pakistan's Saim Ayub to undergo ankle fracture treatment in London

Pakistan cricket team's opening batter, Saim Ayub, will head to London for specialized treatment of his ankle fracture.

Decoding best individual scores on South African soil in Tests

Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam surpasses 2,000 away runs in Test cricket: Stats

Babar Azam has attained a new milestone in Test cricket. The star Pakistan cricket team stalwart has surpassed 2,000 runs in away Test matches (home of opposition).

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 28th fifty in Test cricket: Stats

South Africa have continued to dominate the proceedings against Pakistan in the ongoing 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

04 Jan 2025

Kagiso Rabada

Pakistan suffer on Day 2 of 2nd Test versus SA

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton put up a stellar show on the second day of the final Test against Pakistan at Newlands.

04 Jan 2025

Mohammad Abbas

Mohammad Abbas completes 100 wickets for Pakistan in Test cricket

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas has got to 100 wickets in Test cricket.

Marco Jansen scores quickfire 62 versus Pakistan in 2nd Test

South Africa posted a mammoth score of 615 in the first innings of the 2nd Test against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town.

Ryan Rickelton makes these records with 259 versus Pakistan (Tests)

South Africa have completely dominated the Test match against Pakistan, with Ryan Rickelton scoring a brilliant 259-run knock.

04 Jan 2025

Kyle Verreynne

Kyle Verreynne completes 1,000 Test runs with century against Pakistan

South African middle order batter, Kyle Verreynne, has gone past 1,000 Test runs with a solid century against Pakistan on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

Ryan Rickelton gets to his maiden Test double-century

Proteas's versatile player Ryan Rickelton proved his mettle as an opener with an unbeaten 176 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test versus Pakistan in Cape Town.

Saim Ayub ruled out of Newlands Test due to injury

Saim Ayub, the promising opener of Pakistan cricket team, has been ruled out of the ongoing Newlands Test due to an ankle injury.

03 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma slams his 4th century in Test cricket: Stats

South African cricket captain, Temba Bavuma, produced a sensational show on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan.

03 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma

2nd Test, Day 1: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma floor Pakistan

South Africa completely dominated the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town, courtesy centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma.

Ryan Rickelton hammers his 2nd century in Test cricket: Stats

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton, who was promoted to open the batting after Tony de Zorzi's injury, scored a century in the 2nd session against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town.

Saim Ayub stretchered off after sustaining injury in 2nd Test

Pakistan's young opener, Saim Ayub, was stretchered off the field after suffering an ankle injury.

02 Jan 2025

Keshav Maharaj

2nd Test: South Africa aim for clean sweep versus Pakistan

Pakistan will be trying to put up a strong show against South Africa in the upcoming 2nd Test being held at the Newlands, Cape Town.

30 Dec 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Instances of teams winning after this collapse in Test cricket 

South Africa defeated Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test match to book a spot in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25.

Best bowling returns for Pakistan vs South Africa in Tests

Mohammad Abbas had a solid return to Test cricket for Pakistan. The pacer claimed a record-breaking six-fer in the 4th innings of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion.

South Africa earn WTC final berth: Decoding the standings

South Africa have booked its berth in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final after a brilliant win over Pakistan in Centurion.

29 Dec 2024

Mohammad Abbas

Mohammad Abbas claims 6/54 versus South Africa in Centurion Test

Pakistan were beaten by South Africa in the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Day 4.

South Africa beat Pakistan in 1st Test, enter WTC final 

South Africa have entered the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 to be held in June 11-15 at Lord's, London.

28 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

South Africa vs Pakistan first Test set for thrilling finish

The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Centurion is heading toward an exciting finish.

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel completes 1,500 Test runs: Key stats

Saud Shakeel hammered a fine 84-run knock in the third innings of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Marco Jansen rattles Pakistan with 6/52 in Boxing Day Test

South Africa have taken a firm grip in the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion, courtesy Marco Jansen's six-fer.

28 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 27th half-century in Test cricket: Stats

Pakistan batter Babar Azam scored his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first Test against South Africa being held in Centurion on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi remains silent on Test omission controversy: Details here

Pakistan's star left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has decided to keep mum over his exclusion from the Test squad for the ongoing series against South Africa.

27 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

South Africa take control over Pakistan in Boxing Day Test

South Africa have seized a stronghold in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy a sensational show by Aiden Markram and debutant Corbin Bosch.

Boxing Day Test: Debutant Corbin Bosch slams 81* versus Pakistan

South Africa's Corbin Bosch continued his excellent outing on the field in his debut Test.

27 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram slams 89 versus Pakistan in Boxing Day Test

South Africa have the momentum in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy Aiden Markram's brilliant show.

South Africa on top of Pakistan in Boxing Day Test

South Africa will be a happy unit after being ahead of Pakistan on Day 1 of the first Test in Centurion.

Corbin Bosch claims four-fer on Test debut for South Africa

South African pacer Corbin Bosch was excellent for his side on debut on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Dane Paterson floors Pakistan with 5/61 in Centurion Test: Stats

South Africa bowled Pakistan out for 211 on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test being held at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

26 Dec 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

1st Test: Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam slams 54 versus South Africa 

South Africa have dominated Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion, leaving the visitors reeling at 88/4 by lunch.