On Friday, South Africa needed someone to hang tough and score big when it started a daunting chase of 282 to win the final, and Markram responded on a flat, slow pitch with an unbeaten 102.

South Africa will be desperate to get over the line. In 18 previous attempts in the one-day international and T20 world cups, they have only reached a solitary final -- at last year's T20 World ...

South Africa was criticized by some before the final for its supposedly easier road in the 2023-25 WTC cycle — it didn’t face Australia or England in a series — but it has won eight straight ...

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By Shah Faisal . South Africa, despite being underwhelmingly less-favourites while coming into the final, have beaten Australia by 5 wickets to win the WTC,2025, Final at Lord’s.

The WTC Final between Australia and South Africa is giving the fans their best memories of Test cricket in recent times, and every day is bringing new entertainment for those who watch it.

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner's trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

South Africa has upset Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship on the fourth day of the final at Lord's. The South Africans celebrated their first major trophy in 27 years on ...

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner's trophy and celebrates with teammates on the podium after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's cricket ...