It is expected to be a huge week for South African cricket as the proteas starts a busy international schedule in two very different formats. Saturday saw them facing Namibia in the international T20 in Windhoek, the first historic when Namibia hosted South Africa in the official T20I. Proteas may not highlight full strength, but there is no lack of talent and experience. Quinton de kock Back to the international T20 action for the first time since the dramatic World Cup final against India. With the unity of the power batter and football player, South Africa will be interested in getting a winning start, though lack of experience can test them under pressure. Namibia, playing in a normal home, hopes to fully utilize this historic event and give visitors a difficult competition. South African line-up for competitions: Quinton de Kock (W), Lhuan-Pretorius, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Donovan Ferreira (C), Andile Simelane, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Nandread, and Lizaad, and Lizaad, and Lizaad. Proteas has won the throw and has chosen to survive first. While the attention will be at Namibia on Saturday, Sunday marks the beginning of a bigger task for South Africa as they embark on the ICC World Test (WTC) 2025-27 campaign against Pakistan. The two-game test series will see the Proteas return to Pakistan for the first time since 2021, when they were handed over 2-0 defeat under the leadership of Babar Azam. The visit will be a complete multi-formatting affair, including three T20IS, three ODI, and two tests. Odi’s legs are well known as it will bring 50 crickets back to Faisalabad Iqbal Stadium after 17 years, the last match, which is Pakistan compared to Bangladesh in April 2008.South African Pakistan Vs Schedule:
- Test 1: 12-16 Oct, Lahore
- Test -2: Oct 20-24, Rawalpindi
- 1st T20i: Oct 28, Rawalpindi
- T20I to -2: Oct 31, Lahore
- T20I to -3: 1 Nov, Lahore
- Odi 1: 4 Nov, Faisalabad
- Odi to -2: Nov 6, Faisalabad
- Odi to -3: Nov 8, Faisalabad
With both historic T20I and high WTC tests, South Africa will be tested across the format as they are ready for a long and challenging visit.
