In a nail-biting thriller against Pakistan, South Africa registered a win by 1 wicket. In an intense battle of ball and bat, Keshav Maharaj held his nerves and won the game for the Proteas. The victory helped them replace India at the top and become table-toppers. However, after this win, a video of the celebration in South Africa went viral on social media.
In the viral video, South African skipper Temba Bavuma can be seen celebrating aggressively with other team members. The viral video showcased the African support staff and players like David Miller, Bavuma, and Kagiso Rabada waiting anxiously in the dugout in the last moments of the game.
Here is the viral video:
Just Goat things ?#TembaBavuma #ICCWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/fChFNZ9aqT
— ?????? (@just_sahilsays) October 28, 2023
As soon as Keshav Maharaj hit a boundary off Mohammad Nawaz, the entire dugout burst into jubilation. Temba Bavuma leaped in joy, and others in the dugout were also pumped up, celebrating the thrilling victory. Bavuma can be seen jumping around and celebrating with other players in joy. His aggressive celebration reveals how tense the situation was.
Keshav Maharaj held the fortress for South Africa
At a moment, South Africa was looking for a comfortable win when David Miller and Aiden Markram were in the middle. However, some bad shot selections forced them to a thrilling victory. From 206/5, the Proteas slumped to 260/9, but thankfully for them, some calls went their way and they got over the line. In the last 18 balls, Pakistan needed to get one wicket, while South Africa needed five runs to register a historic victory.
As soon as Mohammad Nawaz bowled a down-the-leg bowl, Keshav Maharaj pushed it away and won the game for the Proteas. It’s worth noting that this is South Africa’s first win against Pakistan in the last 23 years in any multinational tournament. Meanwhile, after this defeat, Pakistan is likely to be eliminated from the tournament.
