South Africa Rewrite Cricket History with WTC Final Victory Over Australia
In a performance destined for cricketing folklore, South Africa captured their first major ICC title by winning the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s, overcoming Australia by five wickets in a tense fourth-day finish.
Chasing an imposing 282 in the fourth innings—a total rarely overhauled at the historic ground—South Africa showed nerves of steel to secure the joint second-highest successful run chase in Lord’s Test history. Resuming at 213-2 on the final morning, the Proteas took their time, requiring 27.4 overs to grind out the remaining 69 runs. The chase was methodical, tense, and symbolic of a team rewriting their legacy. 
