The SuperSport Park in Centurion was the epicenter of jubilation at present as South Africa clinched a nail-biting two-wicket victory over Pakistan within the Boxing Day Check, securing their place within the World Check Championship (WTC) 2024-25 last. The match, characterised by tense moments and a rollercoaster of feelings, ended with the Proteas’ followers erupting in pleasure, celebrating what might be the defining second of their cricketing calendar this 12 months.
Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen maintain nerve to seal the deal
The match got here right down to a dramatic end with South Africa needing 148 runs to win after Pakistan had been bundled out for 237 of their second innings. The day started with South Africa at a precarious 27 for 3, however the begin wasn’t supreme both. They stored shedding wickets at common intervals and issues beginning to south because the Proteas had been lowered to 99/8.
Nonetheless, it was the ninth-wicket partnership between Kagiso Rabada, who remained unbeaten on 31, and Marco Jansen, with 16 not out, that turned the tide. Their 51-run stand was not simply in regards to the runs however the grit and dedication displayed beneath stress, finally steering South Africa to victory on the fourth day of the match.
Mohammad Abbas: The lone warrior for the guests
Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas was the standout bowler for the guests, taking a formidable six wickets for 50 runs, bringing South Africa to their knees at 99 for 8. Nonetheless, Abbas’s heroics weren’t sufficient as Rabada and Jansen mixed to navigate via the remaining runs and ended up sealing the competition.
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WTC last spot confirmed for the Proteas
This victory not solely marked South Africa’s capacity to seal the shut deal but in addition their qualification for the WTC last. Additional, the thrilling win but once more underscored Temba Bavuma‘s management, who has been wonderful as Check captain for South Africa. The consequence leaves India and Australia to battle it out for the remaining spot within the championship last to be held at Lord’s, London, in June 2025.
Right here is how followers reacted:
We going to lords!
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) December 29, 2024
I’m positive Marco Jansen and Rabada should be buzzing after this win, nothing like seeing such take a look at matches via👌
The boldness and the morale increase the workforce can get after such a win, can’t be quantified.
Must commend Pakistan and Abbas too🤝
What a take a look at match🔥🔥🔥… pic.twitter.com/bgpt4kMTJV
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) December 29, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE WTC FINAL…!!! 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/ZtHtgNxW6l
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 29, 2024
The World Check Championship system is flawed that South Africa could make the ultimate by successful sequence towards West Indies (eighth), Bangladesh (ninth) and Sri Lanka (sixth) – however Check cricket is so significantly better for having an imperfect WTC system than not having one in any respect. #SAvPAK
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) December 29, 2024
🚨 SOUTH AFRICA QUALIFIED INTO THE WTC FINAL 2025 🚨
– The Temba military has achieved it. pic.twitter.com/UlPhqZHXSJ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 29, 2024
South Africa certified for WTC Closing.
Lord Bavuma and his military did it🔥 pic.twitter.com/6YifpKsbfj
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) December 29, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA🇿🇦 MAKE IT TO THEIR FIRST WTC FINAL. pic.twitter.com/IBEqnGjho3
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) December 29, 2024
South Africa vs Australia WTC last 2025 at Lord’s
It is occurring guys 🤙
— Ritik (@smith___49) December 29, 2024
Congratulations SA for securing spot in wtc last 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/yHF1sBCXKI
— Viratnation (@AmanAtik18) December 29, 2024
South Africa in WTC last. pic.twitter.com/cCzsvitFBH
— Megha 🇮🇳 (@IMeghaChavan) December 29, 2024
South Africa 🇿🇦 turns into the primary workforce to Qualify for WTC 2025 Finals 👏🏻
– South Africa beat Pakistan by 2 wickets and lead the sequence 1-0
👉🏻 IND / AUS / SL – Which Crew will be part of SA in WTC 2025 Closing ?🧐#PAKvSA #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/uNVX2oE75y
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 29, 2024
Marco Jansen – 16*(24)
Kagiso Rabada – 31*(26)From 99 for 8 to 150 for 8 when WTC last on the ultimate – Take a bow, South Africa 🥶#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/XEQtFanq7Q
— Rahul Yadav (@Rahulyadav249) December 29, 2024
WTC FINAL South africa 🇿🇦
— RTR (@natweetsnaistm) December 29, 2024
South Africa Certified into the WTC Closing🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/qxNuvfFDK9
— Ayyappan (@Ayyappan_1504) December 29, 2024
