Overview
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed their busy itinerary for the upcoming South Africa tour in late 2024, which includes three T20 International matches, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and two Test matches as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25.
Match Details and Venues
- T20 Internationals: Matches are scheduled from December 10-14 in Durban, Centurion, and Johannesburg.
- ODIs: These games will take place from December 17-22 across Paarl, Cape Town, and Johannesburg.
- Tests: The two Test matches are set for December 26-30 in Centurion and January 3-7 in Cape Town.
Team Schedule
- Departure: The team will head to Durban on December 2, following a series in Australia from November 4-18.
- Return: After completing the South African series on January 8, the team will compete in a tri-nation ODI series with New Zealand and South Africa, followed by hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Historical Context
This tour marks Pakistan’s seventh Test visit to South Africa since 1995. Pakistan secured Test victories in Durban (1997-98) and Port Elizabeth (2006-07), with notable performances from Azhar Mahmood, Saeed Anwar, and Inzamam-ul-Haq. In ODIs, Pakistan has won recent series against South Africa, maintaining a competitive edge in their past encounters. The T20 record between the two teams stands slightly in favor of Pakistan, with six wins to five.
Upcoming Matches Schedule
- T20Is:
- Dec 10: 1st T20I in Durban
- Dec 13: 2nd T20I in Centurion
- Dec 14: 3rd T20I in Johannesburg
- ODIs:
- Dec 17: 1st ODI in Paarl
- Dec 19: 2nd ODI in Cape Town
- Dec 22: 3rd ODI in Johannesburg
- Tests:
- Dec 26-30: 1st Test in Centurion
- Jan 3-7: 2nd Test in Cape Town
This comprehensive tour is part of a packed schedule that will test Pakistan’s cricketing mettle across multiple formats and venues.
