South Africa Secures Spot in WTC Final

South Africa secured their first-ever berth in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final with a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Centurion. Chasing 148 runs, South Africa was in peril at 99-8, largely due to Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas, who claimed career-best figures of 6-54. However, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen formed a resilient 51-run partnership to lead their team to a historic win. This victory places South Africa atop the WTC standings with a points percentage of 66.67%, ensuring their spot in the final at Lord's in June 2025. The match was a testament to the thrilling nature of Test cricket and highlighted South Africa's strong form, having won seven out of their 11 WTC matches this cycle. The other finalist will be one among India, Australia, and Sri Lanka, who are still in contention for the remaining spot.