Asif Afridi has made his debut in the second test being played between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi. He is 2 years older than Virat Kohli, yes, whereas Kohli has also taken retirement after a successful Test career. Pakistan is leading 1-0 in the 2-match test series. South Africa has to win this test at any cost to end the series in a draw.

The second test between Pakistan and South Africa is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan is batting first. Asif Afridi made his debut in this match, which was already expected. He is the second oldest player to make his Test debut for Pakistan.

Who is the oldest player to debut for Pakistan?

The oldest player to debut for Pakistan in Test cricket is Miran Baksh, who debuted against Team India in 1955. At present his age is 47 years 284 days.

Asif Afridi made his Test debut on October 20, 2025, currently his age is 38 years 299 days. He will turn 39 in December. This is surprising because by this age a player ends his career.

Asif Afridi becomes the second oldest to make his Test debut while playing for Pakistan.

Miran Bakhsh is their oldest at 47 when he debuted against India in 1955 pic.twitter.com/cCIv0kkap4

— Zeeshan Qayyum (@XeeshanQayyum) October 20, 2025

Asif Afridi’s record

Asif was born on 25 December 1986 in Peshawar. He is a bowling all-rounder. He has taken 198 wickets in 57 first class matches, he has taken five wicket hauls 13 times and has taken all 10 wickets in an innings twice. Apart from this, he has taken 83 wickets in 60 List A matches.

Pakistan’s playing 11

Abdullah Shafiq, Imam ul-Haq, Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket keeper), Agha Salman, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Asif Afridi.

South Africa’s playing 11

Aiden Markram (captain), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Tony De Jorzi, Dewald Brewis, Kyle Vergne (wk), Senuran Mathusamy, Marco Janssen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada.

South Africa cricket team is on Pakistan tour, where a total of 8 matches will be played between the two countries. Starting with the test series. The first test is being played at Gaddafi Stadium from today. The match will start at 10:30 am Indian time, the toss will take place at 10 am. The captain of Pakistan Test is Shan Masood while the command of South Africa is in the hands of Aiden Markram, under whose captaincy the team won the title of World Test Championship 2025.

After 2 Tests, a series of 3 T20 and then 3 ODI matches will be played between Pakistan and South Africa. Talking about Tests, 30 Tests have already been played between the two teams. South Africa has won 17 times and Pakistan 6 times, 7 matches have ended in a draw.

South Africa won the test in Pakistan 18 years ago

Earlier, South Africa had played 2 Tests in Pakistan in 2021, both the matches were won by Pakistan. South Africa last won the Test in Pakistan in 2007, that match was held in Karachi.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said, “We are delighted to welcome South Africa as our first opponent for the World Test Championship 2025-27. The return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years is an important moment.” Let us tell you that all the matches of the ODI series will be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The last ODI here was in 2008.

Pakistan vs South Africa Test Series 2025 Schedule

• 12-16 October (Lahore)
• 20-24 October (Rawalpindi)

Pakistan vs South Africa T20 Series 2025 Schedule

• 28 October (Rawalpindi)
• 31 October (Lahore)
• 01 November (Lahore)

Pakistan vs South Africa ODI Series 2025 Schedule

• 04 November (Faisalabad)
• 06 November (Faisalabad)
• 08 November (Faisalabad)

Where in India to broadcast Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test live?

Pakistan vs South Africa matches are not being broadcast live on any channel in India. Fans can watch live streaming of the matches on FanCode app and website.