South Africa's Centurion Test: A Thrilling Encounter

The Centurion Test was a nail-biting encounter between South Africa and Pakistan, with the Proteas emerging victorious by 129 runs. The match was marked by a series of dramatic moments, including a historic first-ball wicket for Corbin Bosch, who became the fifth South African player to take a wicket with their first ball in Test cricket.

Bosch's impressive debut was overshadowed by the impressive performance of Kagiso Rabada, who bowled beautifully throughout the match. However, despite his efforts, Rabada was unable to take a wicket, a trend that has continued throughout the home summer.

The match was also marked by a series of impressive performances from the Pakistani batsmen, including Kamran Ghulam, who scored 66 and hit 54 fours. However, the Pakistani innings was ultimately brought to an end by a series of impressive catches, including one from Ryan Rickelton that removed Agha Salman.

The Proteas' innings was built around the partnership between Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma, who took them to stumps on 129. The match was a thrilling encounter that showcased the skills of both teams, and it will be remembered as one of the most exciting matches of the season.

Match Statistics

• South Africa: 129/0 (Aiden Markram 63*, Temba Bavuma 46*)
• Pakistan: 211 all out (Kamran Ghulam 66, Mohammad Rizwan 50)
• Match Summary: South Africa won by 129 runs
• Player of the Match: Corbin Bosch (5/13)