LONDON (AP) — South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday. The Proteas achieved their first major cricket title in 27 years, sparking celebrations at Lord’s.

Bavuma also reflected on his reaction after wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne smashed the winning runs to defeat Australia in the WTC Final by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday, according to a release from the ICC. "When he (Verreynne) scored the runs, I hid my head in my hands, just trying to embrace and acknowledge what we've just done."

South Africa showcased an impressive home record during the 2023-25 World Test Championship, winning five out of six matches

Marnus Labuschagne's position in the Australian Test team is under scrutiny following their defeat in the World Test Championship final., Cricket News - Times Now

The South African cricket icon Dale Steyn became overwhelmed with emotion when South Africa made history by defeating Australia and lifting the World Test Championship trophy. The South

But beyond the drama, several prominent voices in the cricket world have raised concerns over the WTC’s inconsistent structure and lack of transparency

Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.

During the WTC final, both Khawaja (0 and 6) and Labuschagne (17 and 20) failed to score big as Australia faced a crushing defeat to South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lords.

Dale Steyn broke down in tears after South Africa’s historic WTC Final win over Australia, ending a 27-year ICC trophy drought. The emotional moment at Lord’s symbolized the nation’s redemption and Steyn’s unfulfilled dream finally being realized.