At Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test, taking a 1–0 lead in the two-match series.

On the fourth day, South Africa resumed their innings with Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi at the crease, but de Zorzi fell early to Shaheen Shah Afridi without adding to his overnight score.

Nauman Ali then dismissed Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham, while Sajid Khan removed the well-set Ryan Rickelton for 45.

Shaheen Afridi continued his fiery spell, taking the wickets of Verreynne and Subrayen, before wrapping up the innings by bowling the final batter.

In the second innings, Nauman Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi each claimed four wickets, with Sajid Khan taking two.

Nauman Ali’s brilliance earned him 10 wickets in the match, marking a career-defining performance.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the team, calling the victory “a remarkable achievement against the World Test Champions” and crediting teamwork and determination for the win.