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Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd Test Match Summary

PAK vs SA, 2025 - Test Summary

Pakistan vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi , Oct 20, 2025
Pakistan Pakistan
333&138
South Africa South Africa
404&73/2 (12.3)
South Africa beat Pakistan by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Keshav Maharaj
  • Player of the Series
    Senuran Muthusamy
PAK 333/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1483-shan-masood-playerprofile>Shan Masood</a>
Shan Masood
87 (176)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 49.43SR
Saud Shakeel
Saud Shakeel
66 (147)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 44.89SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
ECON 2.39
42.4
OVERS
102/7
R/W
Bowler
Simon Harmer
ECON 3.00
25
OVERS
75/2
R/W
SA 404/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Senuran Muthusamy
Senuran Muthusamy
89 (155)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 57.41SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115711-tristan-stubbs-playerprofile>Tristan Stubbs</a>
Tristan Stubbs
76 (205)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 37.07SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
PAK 138/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
50 (87)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 57.47SR
Salman Agha
Salman Agha
28 (42)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 66.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Simon Harmer
ECON 2.50
20
OVERS
50/6
R/W
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
ECON 2.95
11.3
OVERS
34/2
R/W
SA 73/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
42 (45)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 93.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110567-ryan-rickelton-playerprofile>Ryan Rickelton</a>
Ryan Rickelton
25 (29)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 86.20SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then, that wraps up this memorable second Test and the series as a whole. South Africa and Pakistan finish on level terms in what turned out to be a thoroughly entertaining contest. We all wish there had been a decider, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. The trophy is now shared, with both captains, Shan Masood and Aiden Markram, lifting it together. Both teams will now shift their focus to the shortest format, as a three-match T20I series awaits. The first game is scheduled for Tuesday, 28th October, at 3 pm GMT, but you can join us early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Aiden Markram, the victorious skipper of South Africa, says that this is a really good response from them. Adds that after they were put under pressure in the first Test, the boys have excelled in this game. Mentions that they will take a lot of confidence from this one, and this is a good space to be in as a team. Says that they are still a work in progress on conditions like these, but the players have put their hands up at different times. Tells that in South Africa, people think they have good seamers and some spinners, but they are really good with the spinners as well. Says that he has seen KG bat in the nets, but this was special, and he won them the game with the bat. End by saying that they learned plenty of lessons from this series, and now they head to India.
Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan, says that they need to give credit to the opposition. Adds that they kept fighting and found a method for all the batters. Says they did not finish the first innings well in terms of bowling, and the last two wickets cost them dearly. Mentions the lead in the first innings makes a huge difference. Maharaj, Muthusamy, and Rabada played well, but they missed a few chances in the field. Further adds, they can't give opportunities to a team like South Africa, who are the current WTC champions.. Tells that they have had four wins out of six games from the spin-friendly surfaces. Ends by saying that they need to work on a few things, like lower-order batting, third innings of batting, need to work well, and get better.
Senuran Muthusamy is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his 11 wickets and 106 runs. He says that he is trying to do his best whenever he gets the chance for the team. Adds that this win means a lot to him. Says that he got a good few spells in the first Test and is happy with the wickets that he got. Mentions that he comes from Durban, where the wickets are spin-friendly, which helped him on how to approach his batting in this series. Tells that Maharaj and Harmer bowled well, so he was not needed but is happy to contribute with the bat. Ends by saying that initially he looked to farm strike, but once he and Rabada got into the zone, they wanted to score as many as possible.
Keshav Maharaj is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his 9 wickets and 30 runs. He says that he just tried to rely on the flight and tried to be as consistent as possible with the ball. Adds that Muthusamy is a youngster to international cricket but he has a lot of experience in domestic cricket. Shares that he worked on his batting. Mentions that full credit must go to Rabada and Muthusamy for that partnership. Closes by adding that this transition of the team has been phenomenal and it shows how much they have been growing as a team.
Presentation Time...
Pakistan once again found themselves in trouble in the second innings, struggling to cope with Simon Harmer’s probing spin, who picked up a six-fer. The lone positive was Babar Azam, who brought up a half-century to lift the home crowd, but he fell shortly afterward. The rest of the batting lineup failed to make an impact, with only Salman Agha contributing some valuable runs, leaving Pakistan to set a modest target of just 68. South Africa came out to chase, with Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton starting confidently - Markram played aggressively, scoring a quick 42, though he couldn’t see it through, and Tristan Stubbs fell for a duck. Despite that, the Proteas comfortably sealed the chase without any real trouble.
The match began to shift once Pakistan took the second new ball. Senuran Muthusamy showed incredible composure and skill, shepherding the lower order brilliantly. Initially, he received support from Keshav Maharaj as they inched closer to the total, but the hosts’ frustration didn’t stop there. Kagiso Rabada played the innings of his life, notching up his maiden Test half-century and finishing with a polished 71, while Muthusamy ended unbeaten on 89. Together, they pushed South Africa to 404, setting up a first-innings lead of 71 runs.
South Africa found themselves in early trouble in their first innings, but a crucial 113-run partnership between Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi steadied the ship, with both batters bringing up well-earned half-centuries. However, the visitors were back under pressure early on Day 3, slipping to 235/8 as debutant Asif Afridi weaved his magic to claim his maiden Test five-wicket haul. At that stage, it looked like Pakistan were set to take control and secure a first-innings lead, but as we all know, cricket has a way of defying expectations.
Let’s take a quick look back at how this Test unfolded. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 333 in their first innings - built around a classy 87 from Shan Masood, with solid fifties from Abdullah Shafique and Saud Shakeel, while Salman Agha chipped in with useful runs lower down the order. Keshav Maharaj was the standout performer with the ball, claiming seven wickets, though South Africa would feel they missed a trick by dropping a few crucial catches on the opening day.
A famous win for South Africa in Rawalpindi! This victory perfectly sums up why they are the reigning World Test Champions - a performance built on resilience, determination, and eventually, sheer dominance. It’s also a historic moment for the Proteas, as they register their first Test win in Pakistan since 2007, and only their third in Asia over the past decade.
Over 12.3 : 73/2
8 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 612.3
R. Rickelton
25 (29)
de Zorzi
0 (0)
S. Khan
2.3-0-15-0
12.3
6
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! Ryan Rickelton finishes things off in style! Sajid Khan tosses it up, full and on off, Rickelton skips down the track and dispatches it over the long off fence for a biggie. South Africa win by 8 wickets and level the series 1-1!
12.2
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Floated, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton knocks it back to the bowler.
12.1
2
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
SCORES LEVEL! Flatter, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton looks to push it away but gets an outside edge along the ground and past first slip for a couple of runs.
Tony de Zorzi comes out to the middle now.
Over 12 : 65/2
9 Runs
  • 411.1
  • 411.2
  • W 11.3
  • 1 NB 11.4
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • W 11.6
T. Stubbs
0 (4)
R. Rickelton
17 (26)
N. Ali
6-0-40-2
11.6
W
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs OUT!
OUT!  EDGED AND GONE! Noman Ali gets his second in the over! He slows it up, full and around off, turning it away. Tristan Stubbs takes a big stride forward and pushes at it with hard hands. Gets an outside edge towards first slip, where Salman Agha makes no mistake. Stubbs is not happy with himself as he goes back for a 4-baller.
11.5
0
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs
Looped up, full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs fends it away.
11.4
0
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs
Slows it up, full and on off, Tristan Stubbs taps it to silly point.
11.4
nb
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs
Flighted, full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks it out. It is called a No Ball for overstepping.
Tristan Stubbs walks out to bat at number 3.
11.3
W
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram OUT!
OUT! LBW! Finally, a wicket for Pakistan! Noman Ali tosses it up, full and on middle, turning away a bit. Aiden Markram goes for the sweep again, but this is not that full for that shot. He has to stretch out a bit and misses to get hit on the pads. There is a big appeal for LBW, and this time the finger goes up. Markram takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows two reds and that the ball is hitting the top of off on umpire's call. Markram goes back for 42 off 45.
11.2
4
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
FOUR MORE! South Africa just one hit away from victory! Floated, full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram brings out another sweep and hits it sweetly to the deep backward square leg fence for another boundary.
11.1
4
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Excellent shot! Flighted, full and around middle, Aiden Markram goes down and crunches the slog sweep to the deep square leg fence for a boundary. South Africa need just 8 runs to win now.
Over 11 : 56/0
5 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 3 LB 10.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
R. Rickelton
17 (26)
A. Markram
34 (42)
S. Khan
2-0-7-0
10.6
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Darts one full and on leg, Ryan Rickelton plays anoher reverse sweep but straight to point.
10.5
2
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Floated, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton reverse sweeps it again but this time past point for a brace.
10.4
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Good stop! Flatter, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton reverse sweeps it wide of point, where Noman Ali dives to his right to save a boundary.
10.3
lb
Sajid Khan To Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram survives! Flighted, full and on middle, turns in again, Markram goes down across to paddle it away but the ball goes under his bat and deflects off the pads. It rolls away towards the fine leg region as the batters get three leg byes. There is a massive appeal for LBW in between, but the umpire says no. Shan Masood takes another review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracking comes up and shows it to be clipping the leg stump. Sajid Khan is not happy, but the umpire's call saves Markram here.
10.2
0
Sajid Khan To Aiden Markram
Flatter, full and on middle, Aiden Markram clips it to mid-wicket.
10.1
0
Sajid Khan To Aiden Markram
Another big shout for LBW, but turned down again! Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in sharply, Aiden Markram gets half-forward to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Probably spinning a bit too much down the leg side.
Over 10 : 51/0
5 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
R. Rickelton
15 (23)
A. Markram
34 (39)
N. Ali
5-0-31-0
9.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Quicker, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton stays back and keeps it out.
Full Commentary
12 OV
9 Runs
N. Ali to A. Markram T. Stubbs
  • 411.1
  • 411.2
  • W 11.3
  • 1 NB 11.4
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • W 11.6
11 OV
5 Runs
S. Khan to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 3 LB 10.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
5 Runs
N. Ali to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
5 Runs
S. Khan to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
10 Runs
N. Ali to R. Rickelton A. Markram
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
3 Runs
A. Afridi to R. Rickelton A. Markram
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
4 Runs
N. Ali to A. Markram
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
5 Runs
A. Afridi to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
9 Runs
N. Ali to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 2 NB 3.3
  • 1 NB 3.3
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
A. Afridi to A. Markram
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
3 Runs
N. Ali to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 21.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
A. Afridi to R. Rickelton A. Markram
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa beat Pakistan by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Keshav Maharaj
  • Player of the Series Senuran Muthusamy
  • Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Pakistan 259/5 in 91.0 overs
  • Pakistan 253/5 in 88.2 overs
  • Referral 4 (84.5 ovs): M Rizwan against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
  • New ball taken: Pakistan 242/4 in 84.1 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 228/4 in 78.0 overs
  • Pakistan 200/3 in 69.4 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 177/3 in 62.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (55.5 ovs): SA against B Azam (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 2)
  • S Masood dropped on 71 by S Muthusamy in 53.2 overs
  • Pakistan 150/2 in 52.2 overs
  • Referral 2 (50.5 ovs): SA against A Shafique (Caught) Successful (PAK: 3, SA: 3)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 135/1 in 46.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 201 balls between A Shafique (35) and S Masood (61)
  • A Shafique 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 120 balls (4x4) (6x0)
  • A Shafique dropped on 41 by K Verreynne in 37.5 overs
  • S Masood 13th Test fifty: 50 runs in 83 balls (2x4) (6x3)
  • Pakistan 101/1 in 32.4 overs
  • Lunch: Pakistan 95/1 in 30.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 71 balls between A Shafique (13) and S Masood (34)
  • Referral 1 (23.5 ovs): A Shafique against SA (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, SA: 3)
  • Pakistan 50/1 in 16.5 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 38/1 in 14.0 overs
  • A Shafique dropped on 0 by T Stubbs in 0.4 overs
  • Asif Afridi makes his Test debut for Pakistan
  • Stumps: South Africa 185/4 in 65.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (17.1 ovs): PAK against de Zorzi (LBW) Successful (PAK: 1, SA: 3)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 203 balls between T Stubbs (47) and de Zorzi (51)
  • South Africa 150/2 in 53.3 overs
  • T Stubbs 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 149 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • de Zorzi 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 86 balls (1x4) (2x6)
  • Drinks: South Africa 137/2 in 52.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 130 balls between T Stubbs (28) and de Zorzi (23)
  • South Africa 100/2 in 40.0 overs
  • Tea: South Africa 86/2 in 34.0 overs
  • South Africa 50/1 in 19.1 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 42/1 in 18.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (17.1 ovs): PAK against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SA: 3)
  • Referral 2 (6.4 ovs): PAK against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 3)
  • Lunch: South Africa 9/0 in 3.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (2.1 ovs): PAK against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 3) (Retained)
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 333/10 in 113.4 overs
  • Referral 5 (105.5 ovs): A Salman against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SA: 2)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 316/6 in 105.5 overs
  • Pakistan 300/5 in 103.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 200 off 321 balls between S Shakeel (16) and A Salman (34)
  • S Shakeel 10th Test fifty: 50 runs in 118 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • Stumps: Pakistan 94/4 in 35.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (22.2 ovs): SA against B Azam (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 1)
  • Referral 3 (18.2 ovs): SA against B Azam (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 55/3 18.0 overs
  • Pakistan 50/3 in 16.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (5.6 ovs): PAK against S Masood (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 3)
  • Referral 1 (3.6 ovs): PAK against I Haq (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 3) (Retained)
  • Tea: South Africa 404/10 in 119.3 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 404/10 in 119.3 overs
  • South Africa 400/9 in 117.4 overs
  • Referral 9 (116.5 ovs): PAK against S Muthusamy (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 0, SA: 1)
  • K Rabada maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Drinks: South Africa 360/9 109.0 overs
  • 10th wkt Partnership: 50 off 50 balls between S Muthusamy (13) and K Rabada (37)
  • South Africa 354/9 in 107.6 overs
  • South Africa 300/8 in 97.4 overs
  • S Muthusamy 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 88 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: South Africa 285/8 in 94.0 overs
  • 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 55 balls between S Muthusamy (21) and K Maharaj (23)
  • South Africa 250/8 in 88.2 overs
  • Referral 8 (84.4 ovs): PAK against M Jansen (LBW) Successful (PAK: 1, SA: 1)
  • Drinks: South Africa 221/7 80.0 overs
  • Referral 7 (78.6 ovs): S Muthusamy against Pakistan (LBW) Successful (PAK: 1, SA: 1)
  • A Afridi Test 5-wicket haul: 5/34 (20.5)
  • Referral 6 (75.5 ovs): S Harmer against Pakistan (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SA: 1)
  • Referral 5 (73.4 ovs): T Stubbs against Pakistan (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SA: 2)
  • South Africa 200/5 in 72.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (11.3 ovs): A Markram against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 3) (Retained)
  • Referral 2 (10.3 ovs): PAK against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 3) (Retained)
  • Referral 1 (9.3 ovs): PAK against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 3)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 58 balls between R Rickelton (15) and A Markram (33)
  • South Africa 50/0 in 9.2 overs
  • R Rickelton dropped on 4 by M Rizwan in 3.5 overs
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 138/10 in 49.3 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 129/9 47.5 overs
  • S Harmer maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/29 (15.4)
  • Pakistan 100/5 in 38.2 overs
  • Referral 5 (35.5 ovs): B Azam against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SA: 1)
  • B Azam 30th Test fifty: 50 runs in 86 balls (7x4) (0x6)
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