South Africa Edges Pakistan in Thrilling Test Match

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South Africa Edges Pakistan in Thrilling Test Match
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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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Fact Comparison

FactDawnGeo TVThe TribuneThe News
South Africa's Batting HeroesKagiso Rabada (31 runs), Marco Jansen (16 runs)Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen scored 51 runs partnershipN/AN/A
Pakistan's BowlerMohammed Abbas (6-54 off 19.3 overs)Mohammad Abbas took 6 wickets for PakistanN/AN/A
South Africa's Recent Form6 successive Test winsSouth Africa booked a spot in the World Test Championship finalN/AN/A
World Test Championship StandingsSouth Africa moved top after beating Sri Lanka in GqeberhaSouth Africa booked a spot in the World Test Championship finalN/AN/A
Pakistan's targetN/APakistan's target was 148 runs148 runs to winN/A
Babar Azam's averageN/AN/A33.5433.54
Arshdeep Singh's averageN/AN/A13.513.5
Sikandar Raza's averageN/AN/A22.2528.65
South Africa won by 2 wicketsN/A
Pakistan's target was 148 runsN/A
Mohammed Abbas took 6 wickets for PakistanN/A
South Africa's score was 27 for three during the chaseN/A

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