South Africa's Thrilling Victory Books WTC Final Spot

Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen emerged as unlikely batting heroes, leading South Africa to a thrilling victory over Pakistan by two wickets in Centurion. This win secured their place in the World Test Championship final, overcoming a dramatic collapse engineered by Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas.

South Africa pulled off a dramatic win against Pakistan to secure a place in the World Test Championship final, thanks to unlikely batting heroics from fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen. The duo scored an unbeaten 51-run partnership to lead the team to a two-wicket victory in Centurion.

The match had a Twenty20 finish, with the tailenders delivering when it mattered most. South Africa struggled before lunch, offering Pakistan a glimmer of hope for a historic win in the country, but Rabada's 31 and Jansen's crucial drives supported the home team's successful chase of 148 runs.

Despite a rollercoaster of emotions and a tough fight from Pakistan led by Mohammad Abbas's outstanding bowling, South Africa rejoiced in their hard-fought victory. This marked the sixth successive Test victory for the Proteas and booked them a spot in the WTC final at Lord's in June next year.

(With inputs from agencies.)