South Africa vs Pakistan, Centurion, 2024
South Africa delivered a dominant performance against Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test to seal their place in the ICC World Test Championship Final.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, the Proteas restricted Pakistan to just 211, thanks to a superb five-wicket haul from Dane Paterson. In response, South Africa posted 301, with debutant Corbin Bosch impressing with a blistering 81 off 93 balls.
Pakistan started steadily in their second innings, but their resistance crumbled as Marco Jansen tore through their batting lineup, claiming a remarkable six-wicket haul. Pakistan were eventually dismissed for 237, with Saud Shakeel standing out with a resilient 84.
Chasing a modest target…