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Pakistan's first Test match was played in Delhi in October 1952 against India. The team's first captain in Test cricket was Abdul Hafeez Kardar, who led the team against India in 1952. However, Mohammad Saeed was initially appointed as Pakistan's first captain but was later replaced by Abdul Hafeez Kardar.

If you're looking for information on who bowled the first ball in Pakistan's inaugural Test match, the details aren't readily available. Nevertheless, I can tell you that Pakistan's cricket team has a rich history, with notable achievements such as winning the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup under Imran Khan's captaincy ¹.