South Africa Wins the World Test Championship, Its First Major Cricket Title in 27 Years

Bavuma and South Africa’s unlikely triumph shows why Test cricket is worth saving

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

‘They’ll be dancing on the streets’: South Africa clinch historic win over Australia in world Test final

Australia have lost their world Test championship title to South Africa after the Proteas pulled off a nervy fourth innings chase at Lord’s to end decades of trauma in big finals.

Markram hits century to put South Africa on brink of World Test Championship glory

Proteas could win their first major trophy this century with victory at Lord’s

South Africa 69 runs from winning World Test Championship

South Africa's Aiden Markram (foreground) and Temba Bavuma put on an unbeaten stand of 143 to put the underdogs within touching distance. Photo: Reuters Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten century as South Africa edged tantalisingly close to an unlikely success in the World Test Championship final, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia after reaching 213-2 at stumps on the third day at Lord’s on Friday.

Proteas on the brink of World Test Championship glory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have batted the Proteas to the verge of history at Lord’s against Australia in the World Test Championship final.

Brilliant Aiden Markram Takes South Africa To Brink Of WTC Final Glory

South Africa reached the close on the third day at Lord's on 213-2 in their second innings, needing just 69 runs to win, with eight wickets still standing.