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.

LONDON: South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final at Lord’s Cricket Ground

Defending champions Australia needed eight wickets and South Africa 188 more runs as both chased victory in a gripping World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Friday.Australia’s hopes looked more realistic but South Africa were making a fight of chasing a daunting target of 282 to win,