Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25

After snicko controversy in Australia, hawkeye comes under scanner as Shan Masood left 'baffled' by lbw dismissal where outswinger was shown as inswinger

PAK vs SA: Pakistan captain Shan Masood left it to administrators whether he was out or not but said that Kwena Maphaka bowled an outswinger which was shown as inswinger by hawkeye technology.

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• Tue • 07 Jan 2025

Kagiso Rabada issues warning for Australia months ahead of WTC 2025 final, says 'We know how to beat them'

South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada is up for the challenge of an intense WTC 2025 final against Australia at the iconic Lord's.

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• Tue • 07 Jan 2025

SA vs PAK: South Africa thrash Pakistan by 10 wickets in 2nd Test to sweep series 2-0 despite Shan Masood-Babar Azam's resistance

South Africa annihilated Pakistan by 10 wickets in the second Test to complete their series sweep

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• Mon • 06 Jan 2025

Shan Masood breaks 27-year-old record, surpasses the likes of Azhar Mahmood and Saeed Anwar to achieve historic feat

Masood became the first captain of Pakistan to reach the 100-run mark in Test matches played in South Africa

Nikhil

• Mon • 06 Jan 2025

Babar Azam, Shan Masood combine to break all-time Test record during follow-on , stage Pakistan's comeback against South Africa in Cape Town

SA vs PAK: After getting bowled out for 194, Shan Masood and Babar Azam's 205-run opening partnership helped Pakistan reduce the deficit in the second Test against South Africa.

Arun Rawal

• Mon • 06 Jan 2025

'I'm very disappointed with both innings... there were just 15 minutes left': Babar Azam feels frustrated despite 3 consecutive fifties on South Africa tour

PAK vs SA: Babar Azam and Shan Masood's record-breaking 205-run opening partnership whie following on helped Pakistan stay in the game.

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• Mon • 06 Jan 2025

Babar Azam furious at South Africa pacer Wiaan Mulder after getting hit by wild throw, gets involved in verbal spat; watch viral video

PAK vs SA: Opening the innings in the absence of an injured Saim Ayub, Babar Azam was hit by a wild throw from Wiaan Mulder as he felt the batter was out of the crease.

Arun Rawal

• Mon • 06 Jan 2025

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood holds Pakistan's fort with solid century after follow-on against South Africa as visitors end Day 3 at 213/1

Shan Masood with his century and Babar Azam with his 81 led Pakistan's fightback after South Africa enforced a follow-on on them in the second Test

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• Mon • 06 Jan 2025

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Ryan Rickelton smashes historic double century in 2nd Test against Pakistan, becomes 1st SA batter in 8 years to bag this feat

South Africa's star batter Ryan Rickelton scripted history after hammering a spectacular double century in the second Test against Pakistan

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• Sat • 04 Jan 2025

'I was sulking in toilet, I came out when...': After making it to WTC final, South Africa star reveals nervous moments during Centurion Test against Pakistan

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was sulking in toilet in tense moments during first Test against Pakistan.

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• Sun • 29 Dec 2024

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Mohammad Abbas breaks Waqar Younis' sensational record with sizzling spell in SA vs PAK 1st Test

Mohammad Abbas wreaked havoc with his sizzling six-wicket haul but his efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost to South Africa by two wickets in their series opener in Centurion. Despite ending up on a losing side, Abbas went on to achieve a big milestone.

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• Sun • 29 Dec 2024

SA vs PAK: South Africa pull off a heist against Pakistan in drama-filled 1st Test to become first team to qualify for WTC final, dent India's chances

South Africa held their nerves and got the better of Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test to qualify for the WTC 2023-2025 final.

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• Sun • 29 Dec 2024

PAK vs SA: Centurion Test heading towards thrilling finish, South Africa need 121 runs for victory while Pakistan 7 wickets away from sealing the deal

The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa is poised for a thrilling finish. At the end of Day 3's play South Africa were placed at 27/3.

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• Sat • 28 Dec 2024

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam finally ends 733-day-long fifty drought to script history in 1st Test against South Africa

Babar Azam finally found his mojo back and ended his 733-day-long fifty drought on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa.

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• Sat • 28 Dec 2024

ICC announces 4 nominees for Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024, Indian players fail to make cut; Pakistan star shortlisted

ICC has revealed the nominees for Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024 award. Four players have been shortlisted including Pakistan's Saim Ayub

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• Sat • 28 Dec 2024

SA vs PAK: After bowling blitz Corbin Bosch breaks 122-yr-old record with robust batting as South Africa continue to dominate Pakistan in 1st Test

Corbin Bosch's historic knock helped South Africa dominate Pakistan on Day 2 of the first Test as well.

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• Sat • 28 Dec 2024

SA vs PAK: Dane Paterson-Corbin Bosch's combined 9-fer breaks Pakistan's back on Day 1 as South Africa take charge of 1st Test

Dane Paterson rattled Pakistan with his stunning bowling display as South Africa dominated Day 1 of the first Test

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• Thu • 26 Dec 2024

Boxing Day Test: Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announces their playing XI for first Test against South Africa

Shan Masood-led Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the first Test match which is scheduled to start from December 26.

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• Wed • 25 Dec 2024

Not rested by PCB, Shaheen Shah Afridi requested selectors to exclude him from Pakistan Test squad, ace pacer set to play in this T20 league instead

Shaheen Shah Afridi to feature in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He will represent defending champions Fortune Barishal in the 11th edition of the tournament.

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• Tue • 24 Dec 2024

How Pakistan can still finish in top 4 on the table for first time in WTC history and help India qualify for 3rd consecutive final

Pakistan have two two-Test series left in the current WTC cycle. After their tour of South Africa, they will host West Indies in January 2025.

Arun Rawal

• Tue • 24 Dec 2024