South Africa Claims Historic ICC World Test Championship Title

South Africa has made history by winning its first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia in the final at Lord's, London. This marks South Africa's first ICC trophy in 27 years, ending a drought that began in 1998. The match was an intense battle, with South Africa's Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma leading the charge against the Australian team.

The final match was part of the third edition of the WTC, which concluded on June 14, 2025. South Africa's victory came after a masterclass performance from Markram and Bavuma, who steered their team to a five-wicket win despite Australia's initial lead in the game.

Despite injuries to key players, including Australia's Steve Smith, who suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger, South Africa maintained their momentum. The win is a significant milestone for South African cricket, marking their first major ICC title since their World Cup victory in 1998.

The ICC WTC has seen three editions so far, with New Zealand winning the inaugural championship in 2021, followed by Australia in 2023. This year's final saw South Africa overcome Australia's strong start to claim the title.