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He boxing day quiz between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion took an electrifying turn on day 4 when Pakistan’s experienced seamer, Mohammad Abbashe threw what could be considered one of the balls of the game. Abbas, returning to Test cricket after a three-year break, dismantled South Africa’s opener Aiden Markram with an astute and precise delivery, highlighting his remarkable comeback.
The delivery that changed the game: Mohammad Abbas castles Aiden Markram
The moment came just after the drinks break on day four, when South Africa needed 148 runs to secure victory and a place in the final of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC). Markram, who had been the backbone of South Africa’s chase with a well-made 37, was defeated by Abbas’ dominance with the seam ball. The delivery, delivered just outside, pulled back sharply, stayed low and broke Markram’s defense to upset the woodwork. The ball was so good that even Markram, after the initial shock, couldn’t help but acknowledge the brilliance of Abbas’s bowling.
Abbas silences critics with his mastery of seams
The dismissal was a testament to Abbas’s skill, especially given his reputation for precision rather than brusque pace. Known for his ability to bowl long spells and extract movement from even the dullest pitches, Abbas’s return to the Pakistan Test team has been marked with skepticism by some who favored pace over his consistent line and length. However, this delivery, and in fact his entire time through this Test, silenced those doubts.
Abbas’s celebrations were intense; His reaction after the dismissal was pure euphoria mixed with relief, a sign of how much this moment meant to him after years away from the team.
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Pakistan strikes back
This wicket brought Pakistan back into the contest, reducing South Africa to 62 for 4, still needing 86 runs for victory. The match had been very balanced from the early stages, with South Africa’s batting looking to capitalize on a modest target set by Pakistan’s second innings. However, Abbas’s intervention changed the dynamic, showing that Pakistan could still fight back despite their earlier batting difficulties.
Notably, after dismissing Markram, Abbas took three more scalps and reduced the hosts to 116/8 at lunch, with the home team still needing 32 runs to win.
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