Following a dominant ODI series win against South Africa, Pakistan will aim to carry their momentum into the first Test match, starting on Thursday, December 26, at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The two-match Test series holds significant importance in the context of the World Test Championship (WTC), with the finalists yet to be decided.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, must win at least one of the two Tests against Pakistan to secure their seat for the WTC final. The second Test is scheduled to begin on January 3 at Newlands in Cape Town.
Meanwhile, India's hopes of reaching the WTC final hinge on Pakistan's performance. If Shan Masood's team can secure a victory in one or both Tests, it will keep India in the race, provided Rohit Sharma's side also defeats Australia in their upcoming fixtures.
Pakistan enters the series after an impressive 2-1 Test series victory over England at home, recovering from a loss in the first match. South Africa, on the other hand, comes in with confidence from their 2-0 home series win against Sri Lanka.
When and Where to watch SA vs PAK 1st test match live in India, US & UK
What time will the toss for the SA vs PAK 1st Test happen?
The toss for the SA vs PAK 1st Test match will take place at 1:00 PM IST.
What time will the SA vs PAK 1st Test match Start?
The SA vs PAK 1st Test will start at 1:30PM IST.
Which channel will broadcast the SA vs PAK 1st Test?
The SA vs PAK 1st Test match will be shown live on Sports18 channels.
Where to catch the SA vs PAK 1st Test match Live Streaming in India?
The live streaming of the SA vs PAK 1st Test match will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website.
How To Watch The SA vs PAK 1stTest match in the US?
Fans in the US can watch the SA vs PAK 1st Test match on Willow TV. The match will begin at 3:00 AM ET.
How To Watch SA vs PAK 1st Test match in UK?
Fans in the UK can watch the SA vs PAK 1st Test live telecast on Sky Sports Cricket. The match will begin at 08:00 AM UK Time.
Squads:
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (C), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne
Pakistan: Shan Masood (C), Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
