South Africa Qualifies for ICC Test Final

South Africa has secured its first-ever appearance in the ICC World Test Championship final after a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan at Centurion. The match concluded with Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen forming a crucial ninth-wicket partnership, successfully chasing down a modest target of 148 runs despite a dramatic collapse that saw South Africa lose four wickets for just four runs. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen contributed 16, sealing the win with an unbeaten partnership of 51 runs, while Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas delivered a remarkable bowling performance, taking six wickets. The final is scheduled to take place at Lord's from June 11-15, 2025, with India and Australia vying for the second spot. This victory elevates South Africa's standing in the World Test Championship, where they now have a points tally of 88 from 11 matches. Captain Temba Bavuma expressed the emotional rollercoaster of the match, highlighting it as a testament to the excitement of Test cricket.