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Pakistan terminated world champions the Proteas' winning streak by completing a 93-run victory in an thrilling and competitive opening Test in Lahore.

South Africa, whose 10-Test winning streak in Test cricket ended with a win against Australia in the World Test Championship final in the month of June, were dismissed for 183 in pursuit of 277.

Starting the day on 51-2, they lost century-maker Tony de Zorzi leg before wicket to pace bowler Afridi to the third delivery of the day to push the tightly balanced chase in the home team's favor.

Left-arm spinner Noman, who secured 10 wickets for 191 runs in the game, removed Tristan Stubbs for two and bowled Dewald Brevis, who offered some resistance with a run-a-ball 54.

Right-arm spinner Sajid Khan also capitalized on significant spin to end opening batsman Ryan Rickelton's innings - he lasted 145 balls for 45 runs - and Shaheen came back in the afternoon session to dismiss the lower order with a impressive exhibition of reverse swing.

He trapped Verreynne leg before for 19 and bowled Prenelan Subrayen and Rabada to seal the victory.

It was both sides' first match of the 2025-27 Test championship cycle and propels the hosts directly into second place after leaders the Australian team.

The win was founded on contributions of ninety-three by opener Imam-ul-Haq and, importantly, number seven Salman Agha which lifted them to 378.

After that spinners Noman and Sajid Khan took advantage of helpful home pitches, as they had in their Test series win over the English team the previous year, to maintain their advantage.

The next and final Test starts on 20 October.