US EditionSouth Africa wins the World Test Championship, its first major cricket title in 27 years
SOUTH AFRICA, JUN 14 – South Africa ended a 27-year ICC title drought by defeating Australia by 5 wickets at Lord's, with Aiden Markram scoring 136 and Kagiso Rabada taking key wickets.
- South Africa won the World Test Championship final against Australia by five wickets on the fourth day at Lord's, chasing 282 runs successfully.
- South Africa entered the match as underdogs with a history of folding under pressure despite having prepared hard and brought strong belief amid many doubters.
- Key performances included Aiden Markram's heroic 136 runs, Kagiso Rabada's nine wickets, and a crucial 147-run partnership between Markram and captain Temba Bavuma, who faced injury challenges.
- Markram called the win "a very long time coming" and expressed hope that "this win is one of many," while Bavuma highlighted the pride and emotional relief within the team after crossing the line.
- The victory ended South Africa's decades-long ICC title drought and suggests a turning point that could inspire future major successes for the national cricket team.
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