14 Jun 2025, 14:57
South Africans Win World Test Cricket Championship Final
- The South African team achieved victory in the final after 27 years of waiting.
- Aiden Markram was a key player, scoring 136 runs and helping the team in challenging conditions.
- This final was the third in the history of the World Test Championship, which began in 2019.
This is reported by Associated Press, The New York Times, The Guardian.
South Africans Celebrate Victory
On June 14, 2025, the South African team achieved its first major victory in cricket in 27 years, winning the World Test Championship final against Australia. They triumphed at Lord's Stadium, overcoming the final 69 runs needed for victory with five wickets remaining.
Key Moments of the Match
Aiden Markram stood out in the match, scoring 136 runs, marking his eighth century in Test cricket. Together with captain Temba Bavuma, who also made a significant contribution, they helped the team edge closer to victory amid changing weather conditions.
Australia, the favorite, started the game poorly, finding themselves at 67-4. However, Steve Smith and Beau Webster stabilized the situation, scoring 66 and 72 runs respectively. South African bowler Kagiso Rabada shone, taking nine wickets across both innings.
After South Africa lost several key players, Markram continued to fight until he was dismissed, leaving the team just six runs away from victory. Ultimately, David Beddingham and Kyle Verreynne secured the win, marking a historic moment for the country.
Historical Context
This final is the third in the history of the World Test Championship, which began in 2019. The first winners were New Zealand, who won in 2021, and Australia won in 2023. The 2025 final featured nine of the leading Test teams in the world.
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