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South Africa’s cricket team just made history: how the ‘chokers’ became world champions

When Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs at the “home of cricket” (Lord’s Cricket Ground in London) on 14 June, South Africa erupted in celebration. The Proteas had just claimed their first major cricket cup in history. And nothing less than the International Cricket Council World Test Championship at that,…

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South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph

Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's.

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Markram steers South Africa to historic World Test Championship final triumph

South Africa kept jitters at bay to finish the job at Lord’s with a drought-ending five-wicket triumph over Australia in the World Test Championship final

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Aiden Markram hits unbeaten century to put South Africa on brink of World Test Championship glory

Proteas could win their first major trophy this century with victory at Lord’s

Evening Standard

South Africa's 'big call' on captain Bavuma pays off

As South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hobbled off Lord's at the tea break, the Proteas were confronted with a crucial decision in the World Test final.

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South Africa near WTC win vs Australia with Bavuma grit and Markram century

South Africa are on the verge of a historic World Test Championship win after gripping third day against Australia.

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Aiden Markram gives South Africa control against Australia at Lord’s

The Proteas need another 69 runs to win the World Test Championship final.

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Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

South Africa are eyeing off a famous upset of Australia in the World Test Championship final after Aiden Markram's century put them on the cusp of victory.

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Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say

South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties

The Independent UK

South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened

Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day.

The Guardian - UK

How South Africa can finally shed ‘chokers’ tag against Australia to shake up Test cricket

WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2025: South Africa’s path to Lord’s has been criticised by some, but, as Harry Latham-Coyle writes, the imperfect World Test Championship final against Australia brings a chance to rejuvenate a format under siege

The Independent UK

Aussie star speaks on new 'optional' ahead of WTC final

Star batter Travis Head believes a tailored approach to training has helped Australia be in a position to win a second-straight World Test Championship.

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Australia's Ashes nemesis plots South Africa upset

Stuart Broad is aiming to be part of another huge Test victory over Australia, this time as a coaching consultant for South Africa at Lord's.

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'This team is different': Proteas dismiss old failures

Star batter Aiden Markram believes South Africa's miserable record in ICC tournaments counts for nothing ahead of the World Test Championship final.

The Guardian - AU

Heartache turns to hope as South Africa seek to shake ‘chokers’ tag in WTC final

The Proteas choking when it matters most is a tale as old as the country itself as history again weighs heavy on their World Test Championship h

The Guardian - UK

‘I was locked in the bathroom sulking’: Temba Bavuma on his path from township to WTC final

The South Africa captain talks about street cricket in Langa, adapting to new schools after a scholarship and why playing at Lord’s means so much

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad to help out South Africa bowlers but not interested in coaching job

Broad will join the Proteas as a consultant for one day ahead of their World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s.

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The Guardian - UK

Why neutrals should back South Africa against Australia in WTC final

Wealth of Big Three is skewing Test cricket and a big win for Australia at Lord’s would only emphasise this gulf

Evening Standard

South Africa seek Stuart Broad help in bid to beat Australia in World Test Championship final

England bowling icon to spend brief stint as coaching consultant for the Proteas at Lord’s next week

Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday’s cricket final against India in Dubai.

The Times of India

New Zealand set mammoth target in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa

In a high-stakes encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, New Zealand has posted a formidable total of 362/6 in their 50 overs against South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Kiwis, led by some stellar batting performances, have set a challenging target for…

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to reach ICC Champions Trophy final – as it happened

Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson set up an ultimately comfortable win for New Zealand, whose captain, Mitchell Santner, bowled superbly

Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs New Zealand – teams, start time

Al Jazeera looks at the second semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday with New Zealand facing South Africa.

The Times of India

South Africa hold the edge over New Zealand in Champions Trophy semifinal, says Ponting

South Africa are favourites heading into their Champions Trophy semifinal clash against New Zealand on Wednesday, with Australian great Ricky Ponting believing the Proteas have "a bit more class and power" in their lineup. Despite New Zealand’s history of punching above their weight in ICC tournaments, Ponting feels South Africa’s…

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