Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers visited the Proteas dressing room during a rain delay in the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion. He engaged in a friendly football game with the team.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) shared a video of the event on their X account. The video featured de Villiers playing football with players like Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, and Marco Jansen.
"Nothing like a good kick-about with Proteas Legend, @ABdeVilliers17 AB came to keep the guys company, as they waited out the rain during the recent Test Match #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK," CSA wrote.
South Africa chose to bowl after winning the toss. Pakistan were bowled out for 211, thanks to a half-century from Kamran Ghulam (54). Dane Paterson (5/61) and Corbin Bosch (4/63) were South Africa's most successful bowlers.
Aiden Markram's 89 and Corbin Bosch's unbeaten 81 propelled South Africa to 301 in their first innings. This gave them a 90-run lead over Pakistan.
Khurram Shahzad (3/75) and Naseem Shah (3/92) were the most effective bowlers for Pakistan.
In Pakistan's second innings, Babar Azam scored 50 and Saud Shakeel made 84. Their contributions helped Pakistan reach 237, setting a target of 148 for South Africa.
Marco Jansen was the standout bowler for South Africa, taking 6/52.
South Africa struggled in their chase, reaching 99/8. Aiden Markram contributed 37, while captain Temba Bavuma scored 40. Mohammed Abbas was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, with figures of 6/54.
Kagiso Rabada (31 not out) and Marco Jansen (16 not out) formed a crucial 51-run partnership. They guided South Africa to a thrilling victory, securing their place in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.
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