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The national team brought an end to world champions the Proteas' winning streak by completing a 93-run triumph in an exciting and competitive first Test in the city of Lahore.

The Proteas, whose 10-match unbeaten run in the longest format ended with a win against the Aussies in the World Test Championship final in June, were dismissed for 183 chasing 277.

Starting the day on 51-2, they lost century-maker De Zorzi lbw to left-arm quick Afridi to the third delivery of the day to shift the finely-poised run chase in Pakistan's favor.

Slow left-armer Noman, who took 10-191 in the game, removed Stubbs for 2 and clean bowled Dewald Brevis, who offered some resistance with a rapid 54.

Off-spinner Sajid Khan also capitalized on sharp turn to end opening batsman Ryan Rickelton's innings - he lasted 145 deliveries for 45 - and Shaheen returned in the post-lunch session to knock over the tail with a fine display of reverse-swing bowling.

He had Verreynne lbw for nineteen and bowled Prenelan Subrayen and Kagiso Rabada to seal the win.

It was each team's first match of the 2025-27 Test championship cycle and moves Pakistan directly into the number two spot behind leaders the Australian team.

Their victory was founded on key performances of 93 by opener Imam-ul-Haq and, crucially, all-rounder Salman Agha which boosted them to three hundred and seventy-eight.

From there spinners Noman Ali and Sajid took advantage of helpful home pitches, as they had in their series victory over England last year, to maintain their lead.

The second and final Test starts on October 20.