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Kagiso Rabada provided a spell of pure brilliance on day 4 of the Cape Town test between South Africa and Pakistanunderlining why he remains one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. His standout moment came when he dismissed Ghulam with an exceptional delivery.
Kagiso Rabada’s fierce farewell to Kamran Ghulam
On the last ball of the 67th over, bowling a full length ball around the off stump, Rabada managed to snap the ball back into shape, leaving Ghulam guessing. The batsman, attempting an expansive drive, completely misjudged the line and played for a straight delivery. However, the ball passed through the narrow space between bat and pad, causing the stump to spin dramatically.
Rabada is known not only for his remarkable bowling skills but also for his fiery behavior on the field, and his celebration after dismissing Ghulam was no exception. The South African runner’s aggressive reaction was a vivid display of pure emotion and competitive spirit. After sending Ghulam’s off-stump flying with a sharp, inward delivery, Rabada let out a primal roar, clenched his fists and ran down the pitch, radiating pure energy. This wicket not only tilted the momentum in South Africa’s favor but also marked Rabada’s 50th Test triumph at the historic Newlands, cementing his legacy at the venue where he continues to mesmerize fans and opponents alike.
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Pakistan’s impressive comeback in Cape Town Test
Meanwhile, after a first innings collapse left Pakistan bowled out for just 194, the visitors mounted an inspiring comeback as they were forced to push on. Faced with an overwhelming deficit of 421 runs, Pakistan’s opening pair of Shan Masood and Babar Azam He showed remarkable courage and determination. The duo added a record partnership of 205 runs, challenging the South African bowlers on a tame wicket. Babar, the epitome of composure, scored 81 runs off 170 balls, anchoring the innings with his textbook knocks. Shan Masood, under pressure after his first innings failure, silenced the critics with a captain’s knock, creating a much-awaited century that laid the foundation for Pakistan’s resistance.
South Africa seals the series with a resounding victory
Despite Pakistan’s spirited resurgence, South Africa concluded the match convincingly in four days, securing a 2-0 series victory. South Africa, which was pursuing a modest target of 58 people, managed to carry out the chase with ease, thanks to David BedinghamThe explosive cameo. Promoted to open due to ryan rickeltonDue to a hamstring strain, Bedingham scored 44 runs off just 30 balls, leading South Africa to victory. with the 10 lands in hand in just 7.1 overs. Earlier, Rabada (3/115) and Spinner Keshav Maharaj (3/137) continued to erode Pakistan’s batting line-up, ensuring the hosts remained in control despite Masood’s valiant 145.
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