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.

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at Lord's.