South Africa has emerged victorious in the first Test against Pakistan, winning the match by a narrow margin of 2 wickets. The match was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion, and was a closely contested affair. Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets, but it was not enough to prevent South Africa from achieving their target of 148 runs. The win has significant implications for South Africa, as they have qualified for the World Test Championship final. The dramatic finish to the match saw South Africa's batsmen fighting hard to reach the target, with the team eventually emerging victorious. The win is a major boost for South Africa, who will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches. The match was marked by several key moments, including Abbas's impressive spell of bowling and the resilience shown by South Africa's batsmen. The win is a testament to the team's determination and skill, and will be remembered as one of the most exciting matches of the season.
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South Africa won the match by 2 wickets
South Africa's target was 148 runs
Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan
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Fact | Dawn | Geo TV | The News | The Tribune |
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South Africa vs Pakistan Test match | South Africa won by 2 wickets | South Africa won the match by 2 wickets | South Africa won the match by 2 wickets | South Africa beat Pakistan by 2 wickets |
South Africa's total score | N/A | South Africa's total was 116/8 | South Africa's batting order was [list of players] | South Africa's total was not specified |
Pakistan's total score | N/A | Pakistan's total was 148 runs | Pakistan's total was not specified | Pakistan's total was 148 runs |
Mohammad Abbas' wickets | N/A | Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan | Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets | Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets in the match |
South Africa won the match by 2 wickets | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
South Africa's target was 148 runs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
The match was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
South Africa qualified for the World Test Championship final | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Facts that align with the main story
South Africa won the match by 2 wickets
South Africa's target was 148 runs
Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan
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