Pakistan Stops South Africa's 10-Test Victory Run.

Pakistan brought an end to world champions South Africa's winning streak by sealing a 93-run triumph in an thrilling and competitive opening Test in Lahore.

The Proteas, whose 10-Test unbeaten run in the longest format ended with a win against the Aussies in the WTC final in the month of June, were bowled out for 183 in pursuit of 277.

Starting the day on 51-2, they saw the dismissal of century-maker De Zorzi lbw to pace bowler Shaheen Afridi to the third ball of the day to shift the tightly balanced run chase in Pakistan's favour.

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali, who took 10-191 in the match, removed Tristan Stubbs for two and clean bowled Dewald Brevis, who offered some resistance with a rapid 54.

Off-spinner Sajid also took advantage of significant spin to end opener Rickelton's stay - he lasted 145 balls for 45 - and Shaheen came back in the post-lunch session to knock over the lower order with a impressive exhibition of reverse-swing bowling.

He trapped Kyle Verreynne leg before for 19 and bowled Subrayen and Kagiso Rabada to secure the win.

It was each team's opening game of the 2025-27 Test championship cycle and propels Pakistan straight into second place after table-toppers Australia.

The win was built around contributions of ninety-three by opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq and, importantly, all-rounder Salman Agha which lifted them to 378.

After that slow bowlers Noman and Sajid utilized favourable home conditions, as they did in their series victory over England last year, to sustain their lead.

The second and final Test starts on 20 October.