CENTURION: In a thrilling match, South Africa defeated Pakistan by 2 wickets to reach the final of the World Test Championship. Chasing a target of 148 runs, South Africa was struggling at 99/8, but an unbeaten 9th-wicket partnership between Kagiso Rabada (31* off 26) and Marco Jansen (16* off 24) helped the Proteas secure a dramatic victory and a spot in the World Test Championship final.

Score: Pakistan 211 & 237, South Africa 237 & 150-8

South Africa began the fourth day cautiously, resuming at 27/3. They progressed steadily, reaching 62 before Aiden Markram (37) fell as the fourth wicket. Captain Temba Bavuma (40) and David Bedingham (14) combined to take the score to 96. However, from there, the hosts lost four wickets while adding just two runs. Kyle Verreynne (2) and Corbin Bosch (0) also departed, leaving South Africa struggling at 99/8.

Mohammad Abbas, who claimed six wickets, was the standout bowler for Pakistan. Kagiso Rabada played a match-winning innings, scoring 31 off 26 balls with five boundaries. With this win, South Africa have gained a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. They will face either Australia, India, or Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship final.