South Africa Nears Historic World Test Championship Win at Lord's

South African cricket is on the verge of a historic breakthrough, needing just 69 runs with eight wickets in hand to win the World Test Championship final at Lord’s against Australia. Led by Aiden Markram’s unbeaten century and a crucial 143-run partnership with captain Temba Bavuma, the team is focused on maintaining their usual routines to overcome the pressure of their past reputation as 'chokers' in crucial matches. Coach Shukri Conrad and assistant coach Ashwill Prince emphasize staying calm and sticking to the same warm-up and processes despite the magnitude of the moment. South Africa's long history of near-misses includes multiple World Cup semi-final losses, a controversial rain rule defeat, and a recent narrow loss in the T20 World Cup final. This final presents a unique chance for the 2025 squad to secure South Africa’s first major ICC trophy, providing redemption for a team that has consistently fallen short in knockout games. The performance of key players like Kagiso Rabada and the resilience shown throughout the match highlight the team's readiness to claim this defining triumph.