The Proteas' 10-match winning streak in Test cricket came to an end after a 93-run defeat against Pakistan in Lahore in the first game of the two-match series.
A dramatic third day in the first Test between Pakistan and the Proteas saw 16 wickets fall, as spin ruled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Tony de Zorzi was standing firm on 81 not out but the Proteas suffered a batting collapse to hand Pakistan the advantage at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Lahore.
The Proteas struck early, but Pakistan ended Day 1 of the first Test on a commanding 313/5 in Lahore on Sunday.
Beth Mooney struck a brilliant century as Australia recovered from being 76-7 to beat Pakistan by 107 runs in their ICC Women's World Cup clash played in Colombo.
Asif Afridi, Faisal Akram and Rohail Nazir are three uncapped players included in Pakistan's extended squad of 18 for the Test series at home against the Proteas that starts in Lahore on 12 October.