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South Africa wins the World Test Championship, its first major cricket title in 27 years

  • South Africa won the World Test Championship final on June 15, 2025, by defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's in London.
  • This victory followed South Africa's first appearance in the final and long history of near misses in ICC tournaments since 1992.
  • Key performances included Aiden Markram's 136 runs, Kagiso Rabada's 5-51, and a decisive 147-run partnership with Temba Bavuma in the second innings.
  • South Africa chased down a 282-run target in 27.4 overs, needing 69 runs on the final day, with Kyle Verreynne hitting the winning runs unbeaten on four.
  • The win marked South Africa's first major global ICC title in 27 years, ending their reputation for failure in crucial matches and inspiring national pride among players and fans.
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RNZ broke the news in New Zealand on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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