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South Africa Secure First ICC Title in 27 Years with WTC Win at Lord’s

The victory promises to revitalize Test cricket in South Africa.

Aiden Markram lifts the WTC mace | Image: AP
Usman Khawaja, Tim Paine, Marnus Labuschagne | Image: ANI, AP
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Overview

  • South Africa completed a five-wicket chase of 282 on the fourth day at Lord’s, powered by Aiden Markram’s 136 and Temba Bavuma’s 66 despite a hamstring injury.
  • Pacer Kagiso Rabada finished with match figures of 9-110 to restrict Australia in both innings and set up the successful run chase.
  • The Proteas ended a 27-year ICC trophy drought and shed the ‘chokers’ label that long haunted their performances in global finals.
  • Emotional scenes followed the win, with tears from former greats like Dale Steyn and Allan Donald and public congratulations from President Cyril Ramaphosa.
  • Buoyed by the triumph, South Africa climbed to second in the ICC Test rankings and will kick off their title defence against Zimbabwe in late June.