The Pakistani team Ends South Africa's 10-match Unbeaten Run.

Pakistan brought an end to the reigning champions the Proteas' unbeaten run by completing a 93-run victory in an thrilling and competitive first Test in the city of Lahore.

South Africa, who had a 10-match unbeaten run in the longest format ended with victory over the Aussies in the WTC final in June, were bowled out for 183 chasing 277.

Having resumed on 51-2, they lost century-maker De Zorzi leg before wicket to left-arm quick Shaheen Afridi to the third delivery of the day to push the finely-poised chase in Pakistan's favor.

Slow left-armer Noman, who secured 10-191 in the match, removed Stubbs for two and clean bowled Brevis, who put up a fight with a run-a-ball 54.

Right-arm spinner Sajid also took advantage of sharp turn to terminate opener Ryan Rickelton's stay - he lasted 145 deliveries for 45 - and Afridi returned in the post-lunch session to dismiss the tail with a impressive exhibition of reverse swing.

He had Verreynne lbw for nineteen and bowled Prenelan Subrayen and Kagiso Rabada to secure the victory.

It was each team's opening game of the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle and moves Pakistan straight into second place after table-toppers the Australian team.

The win was built around key performances of ninety-three by opener Imam-ul-Haq and, crucially, number seven Salman Agha which boosted them to 378.

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

The second and last match begins on 20 October.