South Africa is set to play an all-format series in Pakistan, the proposed schedule for which has now been revealed.

 

According to reports, the first Test will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from October 12 to 16, while Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the second Test from October 20 to 24.

 

Rawalpindi will also host the opening match of the ODI series on October 28. The next two matches will be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on October 31 and November 2, marking the return of international cricket to the city after a long gap.

 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had earlier announced that Faisalabad would host the first two T20Is against Bangladesh in May, which would have marked the return of international cricket to Iqbal Stadium after 17 years. But due to rescheduling of PSL matches, that series was eventually played entirely in Lahore.

 

The T20 series will begin in Multan on November 5, with the other two matches scheduled for November 8 and 9 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

 

The schedule is yet to receive a final approval and remains subject to changes after discussion between the two boards.

 

While a South African delegation recently visited Pakistan to review arrangements for the series, reports said they did not inspect the facilities in Multan, making the city a less likely option for hosting.

 

Earlier this month, the South African women’s team was also scheduled to play three T20Is in Pakistan.

 

South Africa last played a Test series in Pakistan in January-February 2021 under the captaincy of Quinton de Kock, when the hosts completed a clean sweep. Pakistan also won the T20I series 2-1.