South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head stats and records you need to know before SA vs PAK 2024-25 Test series

A fresh series beckons as South Africa are ready to host Pakistan for a two-match Test series. The opening game will be a Boxing Day Test match at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

The two teams clashed in three T20Is and ODIs. While South Africa won the T20Is 2-0, Pakistan scripted history by clinching the 50-over series comprehensively 3-0. But what about Tests?

South Africa have been dominant at home in Tests and expect the same in this series as well.

Before the South Africa vs Pakistan Test series gets underway, here's a quick glance at the head-to-head record between the two teams in the longest format of the game.

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South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head record in Tests

South Africa and Pakistan have gone up against each other just 28 times in Tests. The Proteas have a dominant record, with 15 wins as compared to Pakistan's six. There have been seven draws. However, Pakistan have won both the Tests played against South Africa since WTC kicked off in 2019.

Matches Played: 28

South Africa won: 15

Pakistan won: 6

Draw: 7

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South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head record in South Africa

The first-ever Test between these two teams was played back in 1995 in Johannesburg. Since then, South Africa have hosted Pakistan for 15 Tests, winning 12 of those. Incredibly, Pakistan have won just twice (1998 and 2007). Here's a summary of the head-to-head stats in South Africa:

Matches Played: 15

South Africa won: 12

Pakistan won: 2

Draw: 1

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Last 5 South Africa vs Pakistan Tests

Pakistan vs South Africa in Pakistan: 2nd cricket Test cricket match - Source: Getty

It has been an interesting affair in the last five Tests between South Africa and Pakistan. Remarkably, their fifth last Test was played way back in December 2018 and the last was played in 2021.

During the 2018-19 season, South Africa clinched the home series 3-0. Pakistan avenged their loss as they beat the Proteas 2-0 in Karachi and Rawalpindi. Aiden Markram is the highest run-getter in these five games, scoring 428 at 47.55. Meanwhile, Duanne Olivier is the highest wicket-taker. He took 24 wickets, all of which came during 2018-19 series at home.