South Africa has secured their first-ever spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling two-wicket victory at Centurion. Chasing a modest target of 148, South Africa found themselves in a precarious position at 99 for 8. However, a resilient 51-run partnership between Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned the tide, with Rabada remaining unbeaten on 31 runs from 25 balls.
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The match was marked by a dramatic collapse of the South African batting order, largely due to Mohammad Abbas’s exceptional bowling, who claimed six wickets for 54 runs. Despite this, the lower-order partnership between Rabada and Jansen proved decisive, leading South Africa to victory.
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This win elevates South Africa’s win percentage to 66.67% after 11 Test matches, securing their place in the WTC final at Lord’s in June 2025. The outcome of the ongoing Australia-India series and the Australia-Sri Lanka series will determine their opponent in the final.
Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, expressed disappointment over the loss, emphasizing the need for his team to be more ruthless in future matches. He highlighted the importance of minimizing mistakes and finishing strong, especially after having South Africa at 99-8 while chasing the target.
This victory marks a significant milestone for South African cricket, as they prepare to compete for the WTC title for the first time.
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