South Africa’s commanding victory over Pakistan in the SA vs PAK Test 2024 series highlighted their dominance as they qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The Proteas clinched the second Test by 10 wickets, completing their seventh successive Test win. Despite Pakistan’s spirited fightback in their second innings, South Africa’s all-round brilliance secured a decisive triumph.
SA vs PAK Test 2024 Match Summary
- South Africa:
- 1st Innings: 615 all out (Rickelton 106, Bavuma 106, Verreynne 100; Abbas 3-94)
- 2nd Innings: 61/0 (Bedingham 47*)
- Pakistan:
- 1st Innings: 194 all out (Babar 58; Rabada 3-55)
- 2nd Innings: 478 all out (Masood 145, Babar 81; Rabada 3-115)
Result: South Africa won by 10 wickets.
SA vs PAK Test 2024 Key Highlights
South Africa’s Batting Prowess
The hosts made a massive first-innings score of 615, thanks to centuries from Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, and Kyle Verreynne. Their clinical display left Pakistan chasing a daunting deficit.
Pakistan’s Fightback
After following on, Shan Masood led Pakistan’s resistance with a gritty 145, supported by Babar Azam’s 81. Despite their valiant effort, South Africa’s bowlers consistently applied pressure, with Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj leading the charge.
Bowling Brilliance
- Kagiso Rabada took six wickets across both innings, including key dismissals of Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel.
- Keshav Maharaj chipped in with vital breakthroughs, dismissing Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha to quell Pakistan’s momentum.
Clinical Chase
South Africa’s openers made light work of their target of 58, with David Bedingham scoring an unbeaten 47 off 30 balls, sealing the victory in just 7.1 overs.
Significance of the Win
This triumph not only extended South Africa’s winning streak to seven Tests but also ensured their qualification for the WTC Final, solidifying their place among the world’s elite cricketing teams.
Key Performers
South Africa
- Ryan Rickelton: Anchored the first innings with a composed century.
- Kagiso Rabada: Displayed masterful pace and control, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup.
Pakistan
- Shan Masood: Played a captain’s knock, scoring a resilient 145 in the second innings.
- Babar Azam: Showed his class with crucial contributions in both innings.
Scorecard: ESPN
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