Pakistan vs South Africa Today Live: Ball-by-Ball Commentary

January 2, 2026
Pakistan vs South Africa

Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test ball-by-ball action erupts at Centurion SuperSport Park from January 4, 2026, toss 10:30 AM IST. Pakistan vs South Africa live commentary trends as SA defends home honor in WTC battle. Bettors follow Pakistan vs South Africa cricket overs on apps for session swings.

Match Overview

Pakistan vs South Africa live streaming covers Centurion (Jan 4-8) opener, Newlands decider (Jan 12-16). SA hunts WTC top-2; Pakistan chases SA Test breakthrough since 2007. Highveld bounce defines Centurion narrative.

Commentary highlights Pakistan vs South Africa 1st test overs via Star Sports/Fancode. Tenexch delivers Pakistan vs South Africa live ball-by-ball with odds. Stat: Centurion avg 1st inns 320, 72% home wins.

Head-to-Head Stats

SA owns 10-5 edge (16 Tests), 6-1 hosting Pakistan.

Clashes table:

SeriesHostResultGem 
2013SASA 1-0Misbah 201* 
2007SAPAK 1-0Younis chase 
1998SASA 1-0Donald hat-trick 

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Match Predictions Analysis

SA (1.55) backed by pace trio; Pakistan spin counters bounce poorly. Centurion green-top demands over/under 240 Day 1 wickets bet. Rizwan captaincy test vs Bavuma experience.

Last season, SA defended 250 Centurion vs AUS. Rabada’s 150kph to Babar vs Maharaj strangling tail; draw if clouds roll. Prediction: SA 6-wkt win.

Betting Tips & Odds Overview

Overs markets, bowler hauls, innings totals for Pakistan vs South Africa live commentary. SA 1.55, PAK 2.90, Draw 3.40. Bowl-first toss premium.

  • Safe bet: Rabada Day 1 wkts – Venue monster.
  • Risky bet: PAK fightback – Value upset.
  • Live tip: Boundary droughts; odds change quickly during live cricket betting.

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Key Players to Watch

  • Kagiso Rabada (SA): Centurion 50+ wkts avg 22; morning session killer.
  • Aiden Markram (SA): 3 tons home; top batter safe.
  • Babar Azam (PAK): Technique vs bounce test.
  • Keshav Maharaj (SA): Grip merchant Day 3.
  • Rizwan (PAK): Captain cool wk/bat balance.

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Team News & Lineups

Pakistan XI: Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar, Saud Shakeel, Rizwan (c/wk), Salman Agha, Agha Salman, Nauman Ali, Naseem Shah, Aamer Jamal, Khurram Manzoor. (Shan Masood injured).

SA XI: Markram, van der Dussen, Erwee, S Petersen, Klaasen (wk), Verreynne, Maharaj, Rabada, Ngidi, Paterson, Burger. (Bavuma fit).

Full fitness; rotations minimal.

Recent Form & Performance

Pakistan: L W D L L (away 25% win).

SA: W D W W L (home 75%).

TeamLast 5 TestsHome/Away 
PakistanSpin fortress homePace nightmares abroad
SASuperSport unbeaten runTrio terrorizes

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Upcoming Fixtures & Impact

Centurion sets Newlands tone; winner vaults WTC standings. Pressure cooker for finals race.

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Star/Fancode 10:30 AM toss.

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