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’s batting hero Aiden Markram has taken longer than expected to deliver on his promise, but a match-winning century against Australia in the World Test Championship final is being hailed as the biggest in the country’s cricketing history.

SA vs AUS WTC Final 2025 Cricket Score, Australia vs South Africa Final Test Day 4 Highlights: Catch the live updates of day four of the ICC World Test Championship final at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.