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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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The 'good result' from Steve Smith's finger dislocation

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has opened up on a crucial moment of the World Test Championship final that left him with a dislocated finger.

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Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket

With their World Test Championship win, the Proteas have made a strong case for Tests to gain greater prominence at home

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'When do we stop picking him?': Aussies' Test dilemma

Marnus Labuschagne is coming off a two-year period of averaging less than 28 in Tests, giving Australia's ageing top-order plenty of problems.

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‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes WTC victory can unite South Africa

Temba Bavuma has described South Africa’s World Test Championship win against Australia as ‘special for the country’

The Guardian - UK

Photos capture South Africa's emotional WTC final victory over Australia at Lord's

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 Independent UK

Temba Bavuma and South Africa’s unlikely triumph shows why Test cricket is worth saving

The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it

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Aiden Markram helps South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final

Set 282 to win, 70 more than had been scored in any of the first three innings at Lord’s, Markram scored 136 runs.

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The Proteas are on the brink of a historic victory on the fourth day of the WTC decider at Lord’s. Join James Wallace for updates

The Guardian - AU

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

ECB likely to continue as host of World Test Championship finals until at least 2031

England is likely to host the World Test Championship final for another three cycles, with the decision set to be ratified next month

The Guardian - UK

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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Markram and Bavuma steer South Africa to verge of stunning WTC upset against Australia

A brilliant unbeaten partnership between Aiden Markram and an injured Temba Bavuma has taken South Africa to within 69 runs of World Test Championship glory

The Independent UK

Steve Smith suffers nasty injury after dropping catch in World Test Championship final

The Australia batter shelled a sitter at slip and could face months out

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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

South Africa finished on 213-2, needing 69 more to win, after a wonderful partnership between Aiden Markram and an injured Temba Bavuma

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South Africa have ‘massive belief’ they can stun Australia, insists David Bedingham

South Africa batter said his side are confident despite 218-run deficit in World Test Championship final, adding: ‘We would definitely have taken this score’

Al Jazeera

Australia edge South Africa as bowlers dominate at WTC final

Australia lead South Africa by 218 runs after wickets tumble again on Day Two of World Test Championship final.

AAP

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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How to watch post-match reaction of the World Test Championship Final 2025 cricket on ICC TV (It's free), South Africa are World Test Champions

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have led their team to 69 runs from victory - can South Africa seal their first major cricket trophy. Here's how to watch post-match action for FREE.

The Guardian - UK

ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing

MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia

Al Jazeera

WTC final: Australia-South Africa – Rabada rebounds with five-for

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada comes back from suspension to take five Australia wickets in World Test Championship final.

The Guardian - UK

Starc leads Australia fightback after Rabada stars for South Africa on day one of WTC final

Kagiso Rabada took five for 51 as South Africa bowled out Australia for 212 at Lord’s but then struggled to 43 for four on day one of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s

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