South Africa, World Test Championship and Australia
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South Africa celebrates a long-awaited triumph, Cummins gives hope then burns reviews, and Rabada sends a message to the haters. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final.
South Africa have not won a major title since 1998 (ICC Champions Trophy), and they are looking to put their reputation of folding under pressure to bed. They need another 69 on Day 4 to beat holders
South Africa, incredibly, have won the World Test Championship. Proteas opener Aiden Markram delivered a match-winning knock of 136 following just over three days of carnage at Lord’s. It
The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it
Australia finds itself in a sudden state of disarray having had their pants pulled down by the brilliance of South African history-makers Aiden Markram (136 off 207) and Temba Bavuma (66 off 134) in a World Test Championship Final they had been overwhelming favourites to win.
The World Test Championship has faced criticism from many, not that Australia and South Africa will care as they prepare for the final.
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Daily Maverick on MSNProteas inch closer to World Test Championship Mace after Markram and Bavuma batting masterclassSouth Africa 138 and 213 for 2 (Aiden Markram 102*, Temba Bavuma 65*, Mitchell Starc 2-53) need 69 runs to beat Australia 212 and 207 (Starc 58, Alex Carey 43, Kagiso Rabada 4-59, Lungi Ngidi 3-38).
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The South African on MSNLIVE | ICC World Test Championship final to wrap up TODAYPat Cummins said the World Test Championship final was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite a likely finish within three days.