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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."
Speaking in the aftermath of the epic World Test Championship Final at Lord's, Ponting had high praise for Markram's cracking ton that helped South Africa lift the mace, placing the knock among the best centuries that he could recall on the big stage.
Still, the one individual every South African fan wanted to see in attendance was the one who possibly endured the mother of all heartaches. Allan Donald. He was part of the South African 1992 World Cup squad that fell victim to the Duckworth-Lewis,
South Africa showcased an impressive home record during the 2023-25 World Test Championship, winning five out of six matches
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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
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