In a dramatic finale at Lord's, South Africa won their first ICC World Test Championship title as they overpowered Australia by five wickets in a nail-biting encounter that lasted only three days. Having been bowled out for 138 in the first innings in reply to Australia's 212, South Africa were presented with a difficult target of 282 in the fourth innings.
But Aiden Markram stepped up to the plate with a record 136, leading the pursuit with coolness. Temba Bavuma's integral 66 and David Bedingham's classy finishing stroke added to South Africa's stranglehold on the last day.
Pat Cummins' first-innings 6-wicket haul and Starc's second-innings strikes proved futile as South Africa's fourth-innings determination outshone Australia's bowling artillery, guaranteeing a landmark victory at the Home of Cricket
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South Africa’s Long Wait Ends with Glorious ICC Title Win
South Africa have finally ended their decades-long wait for an ICC title by clinching the World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord's. The Proteas defeated Australia in a record-breaking match to claim their first-ever ICC Trophy, which ended their 27-year wait.
With captain at the helm, the South African side performed a display of dominance during the tournament, winning eight consecutive Tests to win the title. Their victory at the hallowed cricketing home was a source of pride and celebration for a nation that had spent years suffering on the world stage.
Their win not only closed down critics but also filled millions of followers with joy because they had waited decades to see their team experience international victory.
