India, Oct. 12 -- The Asia Cup 2025 drama is truly behind Pakistan as the side looks to get off to a winning start in the two-match Test series against South Africa, beginning on Sunday in Lahore. The series marks the start of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for Pakistan. Ever since the inception of the WTC, this will be the first time that Pakistan will play their opening series of a new cycle at home. Regarding the head-to-head record, Pakistan has played 30 Tests against South Africa, winning six and losing 17. The remaining seven contests have ended as draws.

In the WTC cycle, both teams have played four Tests, with each team winning two. South Africa had last toured Pakistan for two Tests in 2021, with the hosts winning 2-...