Pakistan Halts the Proteas' 10-Test Winning Streak.

Pakistan halted world champions the Proteas' winning streak by completing a 93-run win in an exciting and competitive opening Test in Lahore.

South Africa, whose 10-Test winning streak in Test cricket ended with victory over the Aussies in the WTC final in June, were bowled out for 183 chasing 277.

Starting the day on 51 for two, they lost century-maker Tony de Zorzi leg before wicket to left-arm quick Afridi to the third ball of the day to shift the finely-poised run chase in the home team's favour.

Slow left-armer Noman, who took 10 wickets for 191 runs in the game, dismissed Tristan Stubbs for two and clean bowled Brevis, who put up a fight with a rapid 54.

Right-arm spinner Sajid Khan also capitalized on significant spin to end opening batsman Ryan Rickelton's stay - he faced 145 deliveries for 45 runs - and Shaheen returned in the post-lunch session to knock over the tail with a impressive exhibition of reverse-swing bowling.

He trapped Kyle Verreynne lbw for nineteen and bowled Prenelan Subrayen and Rabada to secure the win.

It was both sides' opening game of the 2025-2027 Test championship cycle and propels the hosts directly into the number two spot after leaders Australia.

The win was built around key performances of ninety-three by opener Imam-ul-Haq and, importantly, number seven Agha which boosted them to three hundred and seventy-eight.

From there spinners Noman Ali and Sajid took advantage of favourable home conditions, as they had in their series victory over England the previous year, to maintain their lead.

The second and final Test starts on 20 October.