South Africa win World Test Championship
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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
South Africa clinched their first ICC title in the last 27 years after beating Australia in the WTC 2025 Final by five wickets.
Australia finds itself in a sudden state of disarray having had their pants pulled down by the brilliance of South African history-makers Aiden Markram (136 off 207) and Temba Bavuma (66 off 134) in a World Test Championship Final they had been overwhelming favourites to win.
Relive day two of the World Test Championship as Australia close on 144-8 against South Africa, leading by 218.
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Daily Maverick on MSNProteas inch closer to World Test Championship Mace after Markram and Bavuma batting masterclassSouth Africa 138 and 213 for 2 (Aiden Markram 102*, Temba Bavuma 65*, Mitchell Starc 2-53) need 69 runs to beat Australia 212 and 207 (Starc 58, Alex Carey 43, Kagiso Rabada 4-59, Lungi Ngidi 3-38).
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The South African on MSNLIVE | ICC World Test Championship final to wrap up TODAYPat Cummins said the World Test Championship final was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite a likely finish within three days.
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Pat Cummins said the World Test Championship final against South Africa was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite hurtling towards a likely finish within three days. West Indies vs Australia Test & T20I Series | Watch every ball LIVE with ESPN, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.
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