SA vs PAK, 1st Test: South Africa beats Pakistan by two wickets, reaches WTC final
The HinduAn emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship final with a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday. But Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to victory with an unbeaten ninth wicket partnership of 51. RELATED: South Africa reaches WTC final after beating Pakistan in first Test; points table, standings updated “It is an emotional moment for me,” South African captain Bavuma said at the post-match presentation. It speaks a lot to the talent and character of the group.” South Africa’s win meant that only one of Australia and India can qualify for the final at Lord’s in June.