The SuperSport Park in Centurion was the center of joy today South Africa won a nail-biting two-wicket win over Pakistan They secured their place in the Boxing Day Test World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final. The encounter, characterized by tense moments and a wave of emotions, ended with joy as Proteas fans celebrated the defining moment of this year’s cricket calendar.
Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen are nervous to seal the deal
After Pakistan were bundled out for 237 in their second innings, the match came to a dramatic end with South Africa needing 148 runs to win. The day started with a precarious 27 for 3 against South Africa, but the start wasn’t ideal either. As the Proteas were reduced to 99/8, they continued to lose wickets regularly and drift south.
However, this was the ninth partnership between them Kagiso RabadaUnbeaten at 31 and Marco JansenNot with 16, that turned the tide. Their 51-run stand was not just about the runs, but the grit and determination under pressure that ultimately steered South Africa to victory on the fourth day of the match.
Mohammad Abbas: The lone batsman for the visitors
of Pakistan Muhammad Abbas With an impressive six wickets for 50 runs, he was a standout for the visitors as they bowled South Africa to their knees at 99 for 8. However, Abbas’ heroics were not enough as Rabada and Jansen combined to chip away at the remaining runs and were able to seal the deal. competition.
Also WATCH: Muhammad Abbas cleans Aiden Markram beautifully on Day 4 of Boxing Day Test – SA vs PAK
WTC final berth confirmed for Proteas
This victory not only marked South Africa’s ability to seal a close deal, but also to qualify for the WTC finals. In addition, the exciting victory emphasized once again Temba BavumaHis excellent leadership as Test captain for South Africa. The result leaves India and Australia To compete for the remaining place in the championship final at Lord’s in London in June 2025.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
We are going to the Lords!
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) December 29, 2024
I’m sure Marco Jansen and Rabada must be buzzing after this win, nothing like seeing a test match like this👌
The confidence and morale a team can gain after such a victory cannot be measured.
Pakistan and Abbas should also be praised
What a test match🔥🔥🔥… pic.twitter.com/bgpt4kMTJV
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) December 29, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA QUALIFIED FOR WTC FINAL…!!! 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/ZtHtgNxW6l
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 29, 2024
The World Test Championship system is flawed with South Africa reaching the final with wins against the West Indies (8th), Bangladesh (9th) and Sri Lanka (6th) – but Test cricket is more than having an imperfect WTC system it’s good having one at all. #SAvPAK
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) December 29, 2024
🚨 SOUTH AFRICA HAS BEEN NAMED FOR WTC FINAL 2025 🚨
– The Temba army did it. pic.twitter.com/UlPhqZHXSJ
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 29, 2024
South Africa qualified for the WTC Finals.
Lord Bavuma and his army did it🔥 pic.twitter.com/6YifpKsbfj
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) December 29, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 INTO FIRST WTC FINAL. pic.twitter.com/IBEqnGjho3
— Kaustubh Gudipati (@kaustats) December 29, 2024
South Africa vs Australia WTC final 2025 at Lord’s
This is what happens guys 🤙
— Ritik (@smith___49) December 29, 2024
Congratulations to SA for making it to the wtc finals 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/yHF1sBCXKI
— Viratnation (@AmanAtik18) December 29, 2024
South Africa in the WTC final. pic.twitter.com/cCzsvitFBH
— Megha 🇮🇳 (@IMeghaChavan) December 29, 2024
South Africa 🇿🇦 became the first team to qualify for the WTC 2025 Finals 👏🏻
– South Africa beat Pakistan by 2 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series
👉🏻 IND / AUS / SL – Which Team will join SA in the WTC 2025 Final?🧐#PAKvSA #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/uNVX2oE75y
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 29, 2024
Marco Jansen – 16*(24)
Kagiso Rabada – 31*(26)8 for 99 to 8 for 150 in the WTC final in the final – Take a bow, South Africa 🥶#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/XEQtFang7Q
— Rahul Yadav (@Rahulyadav249) December 29, 2024
WTC FINAL South Africa 🇿🇦
— RTR (@natweetsnaistm) December 29, 2024
South Africa has qualified for the WTC Final🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/qxNuvfFDK9
— Ayyappan (@Ayyappan_1504) December 29, 2024