South Africa were criticised before the final for its supposedly easier road — it did not face Australia or England in a series in the 2023-2025 WTC cycle — but it has won eight straight tests ...

South Africa was criticized by some before the final for its supposedly easier road in the 2023-25 WTC cycle — it didn’t face Australia or England in a series — but it has won eight straight ...

South Africa, despite being underwhelmingly less-favourites while coming into the final, have beaten Australia by 5 wickets to win the WTC,2025, Final at Lord’s. This is the first real instance ...

Each cycle runs over two years, culminating in a final between the top two teams. South Africa claimed their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title after a historic win over Australia in ...

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner's trophy and celebrates with teammates on the podium after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's cricket ...

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma, center, chats with batting partner Aiden Markram between overs on day four of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's ...

Until this match, Markram was the only South Africa captain to win a World Cup, the under-19 version in 2014. His test career has roller-coastered but he was recalled by Conrad and backed by Bavuma.