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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Records Galore at Lord's After South Africa Lifts Maiden ICC Title
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. South Africa's first ICC title since 1998, breaking the 28-year-long jinx, a 5-wicket triumph in the World Test Championship final against Australia triggered several records to be toppled at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's. Sports News | Records Galore at Lord's After South Africa Lifts Maiden ICC Title.
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