South Africa has emerged victorious in a closely contested Test match against Pakistan, winning by a mere 2 wickets. The match saw a dramatic finish, with Pakistan setting a target of 148 runs for South Africa to chase. The Proteas, however, showed remarkable resilience, overcoming the initial hurdle of losing three wickets for 27 runs. Mohammed Abbas was the standout performer for Pakistan, taking an impressive 6 wickets. Despite a strong start, South Africa's batting lineup faltered, leaving the team on the brink of defeat. However, a remarkable turnaround saw the team edge past the target, securing a hard-fought win. The victory marks a significant milestone for South Africa, showcasing their determination and skill in the face of adversity. The match will be remembered for its thrilling finish, with both teams displaying exceptional cricketing prowess.
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South Africa won by 2 wickets
Pakistan's target was 148 runs
Mohammed Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan
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Fact | Dawn | Geo TV | The Tribune | The News |
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South Africa's Batting Heroes | Kagiso Rabada (31 runs), Marco Jansen (16 runs) | Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen scored 51 runs partnership | N/A | N/A |
Pakistan's Bowler | Mohammed Abbas (6-54 off 19.3 overs) | Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan | N/A | N/A |
South Africa's Recent Form | 6 successive Test wins | South Africa booked a spot in the World Test Championship final | N/A | N/A |
World Test Championship Standings | South Africa moved top after beating Sri Lanka in Gqeberha | South Africa booked a spot in the World Test Championship final | N/A | N/A |
Pakistan's target | N/A | Pakistan's target was 148 runs | 148 runs to win | N/A |
Babar Azam's average | N/A | N/A | 33.54 | 33.54 |
Arshdeep Singh's average | N/A | N/A | 13.5 | 13.5 |
Sikandar Raza's average | N/A | N/A | 22.25 | 28.65 |
South Africa won by 2 wickets | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A |
Pakistan's target was 148 runs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A |
Mohammed Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A |
South Africa's score was 27 for three during the chase | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A |
Facts that align with the main story
South Africa won by 2 wickets
Pakistan's target was 148 runs
Mohammed Abbas took 6 wickets for Pakistan
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