South Africa Win ICC Trophy | 27-Year Wait Ends - News Directory 3

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South Africa has won the⁤ ICC⁤ World Test Championship, ending a ⁣27-year ⁤drought and claiming their first major ⁤ICC trophy! Aiden Markram's stellar century fueled a five-wicket victory over australia in a historic match at Lord's. Kagiso Rabada spearheaded the ⁣bowling ⁤attack, while the Proteas chased down a challenging target. Australia faltered with both bat and ball, despite some resistance from Smith and Webster. This triumph marks a new era for South African ⁣cricket. News Directory 3 is proud to bring you this exciting update. Discover the key moments and what this win means for the future of South African cricket. what's next for ⁢the champions?

Lord's witnessed history as ⁤south Africa clinched its inaugural ⁢ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets in⁤ the 2025 final. This victory marks ⁢the end of a 27-year wait for an ICC trophy, a important milestone in South African ⁣cricket.

Australia, after winning the toss and electing to bat, was limited to a mere 212 runs. Their top order faltered, with Marnus Labuschagne unable to solidify his new position. Steve Smith scored 66 runs but lacked support. ⁣Beau Webster emerged as the top scorer with 72.Kagiso Rabada lead ⁢South Africa's dominant pace attack, claiming five wickets,⁤ while Marco Jansen took three.

South Africa's first innings mirrored Australia's struggles, as they were bowled ⁤out for 138, handing Australia ⁣a 74-run lead. David Bedingham⁤ scored 45, followed by captain Temba Bavuma with 36. Josh⁢ Hazlewood and Pat Cummins ⁤exploited the overcast conditions, leading australia's bowling attack. At this stage, Australia appeared to be in control of the World Test Championship final.

Australia's ⁢second innings proved equally challenging, as ⁤they managed only 207. Rabada once again wreaked havoc. Mitchell starc's 58 runs provided some resistance.Lungi Ngidi's dismissal of Smith proved pivotal, boosting South Africa's confidence.

Chasing 282, South Africa ⁤needed resilience, and Aiden Markram delivered with a superb 136 off 207 balls, anchoring the innings.Markram said⁣ luck played a role in his innings. Kyle Verreynne ultimately sealed the victory, sparking celebrations as South Africa⁤ secured the ICC World test Championship. The ⁣Proteas completed the chase with five⁢ wickets remaining, thanks to ⁣Bavuma and⁣ the middle order. Markram's innings is already being hailed as one of the finest in ⁢South African cricket history, a true sports achievement.

With the World Test Championship secured, south Africa looks to build on this success and continue its dominance in international cricket.