South Africa Qualifies for ICC World Test Championship 2023β25 Final; Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada Shine As Hosts Secure 2-Wicket Win Over Pakistan in 1st Test to Take 1-0 Lead in Series
The South Africa national cricket team secured a nail-biting two-wicket win over the Pakistan national cricket team in the first Test of the two-match series. With this victory, the Proteas became the first team to reach the finals of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
In a dramatic turnaround, the South Africa national cricket team won the thrilling first Test of the two-match series by two wickets against the Pakistan national cricket team in Centurion. The South Africa national cricket team became the first team to reach the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final. Regarding the match, Pakistan scored 211 runs after Kamran Ghulam scored 54 runs. In reply, Aiden Markram's vital 89 runs guided South Africa to 301 runs. In the visitors' second innings, Babar Azam (50) and Saud Shakeel (84) helped their side make 237 and set a target of 148 runs. While chasing, Pakistan speedster Mohammad Abbas' six-wicket haul went in vain as South Africa secured a nail-biting victory in the Centurion Test. 'F**K YOUβ¦' Pakistanβs Kamran Ghulam Involved in Heated Exchange With South Africaβs Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne During SA vs PAK 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).
South Africa Reach Finals of ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Cycle
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