The Pakistani team Ends the Proteas' 10-Test Unbeaten Run.

Pakistan terminated the reigning champions the Proteas' unbeaten run by achieving a 93-run win in an thrilling and closely contested opening Test in Lahore.

South Africa, whose 10-Test winning streak in the longest format ended with a win against Australia in the World Test Championship final in June, were bowled out for 183 chasing 277.

Having resumed on 51 for two, they saw the dismissal of century-maker Tony de Zorzi lbw to left-arm quick Afridi to the third delivery of the day to push the tightly balanced run chase in Pakistan's favour.

Slow left-armer Noman, who secured 10-191 in the match, dismissed Stubbs for 2 and clean bowled Dewald Brevis, who put up a fight with a rapid 54.

Off-spinner Sajid Khan also took advantage of significant spin to end opener Rickelton's stay - he faced 145 balls for 45 - and Shaheen came back in the afternoon session to knock over the lower order with a impressive exhibition of reverse-swing bowling.

He had Verreynne leg before for 19 and bowled Prenelan Subrayen and Rabada to secure the win.

It was each team's first match of the 2025-27 Test championship cycle and moves the hosts straight into the number two spot after leaders Australia.

The win was built around key performances of 93 by opener Imam and, crucially, number seven Salman Agha which boosted them to 378.

After that spinners Noman Ali and Sajid utilized helpful home pitches, as they had in their series victory over England last year, to sustain their advantage.

The second and final Test starts on October 20.