The three-day warm-up match between Pakistan Shaheens and West Indies concluded in a draw, with Pakistan Shaheens finishing at 128-2 in 30 overs, chasing a target of 312 on the third day at Islamabad Club Ground in Islamabad. Following this, the West Indies Test squad is set to travel to Multan on Monday ahead of the first Test match, which begins on Friday, 17 January.
Taimur Khan of Pakistan Television (PTV) played a stunning unbeaten knock of 108 off 106 balls, guiding his team to a four-wicket victory over Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on day four at the HPC Oval Ground in Karachi on Saturday. With little time left, PTV chased down a challenging target of 335 in 67 overs.
South Africa defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets in the second Test at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, on Monday, securing a 2-0 series victory. Chasing a modest target of 58 runs, they reached it in just 7.1 overs. Earlier, Pakistan's follow-on innings lasted 122.1 overs, where they were bowled out for 478.