Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Pakistan began their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign on a winning note, defeating defending champions South Africa by 93 runs in the opening Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing a target of 277, South Africa were bowled out for 183 in 60.5 overs, as spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, along with pacer Shaheen Afridi, led Pakistan to victory.

The visitors' chase got off to a shaky start when captain Aiden Markram fell early to Noman for just three runs. The left-arm spinner struck again soon after, removing Wiaan Mulder for a duck to leave South Africa reeling at 18-2.

Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi offered brief resistance with a 33-run partnership before Shaheen Afridi made an imme...