South Africa Clinch Maiden World Test Championship

South Africa won their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title by defeating Australia at Lord’s, ending a 27-year ICC trophy drought. Chasing 282 runs, they were led by Aiden Markram’s 136, which earned him Player of the Match, and Captain Temba Bavuma’s resilient 66 despite a hamstring injury. Bavuma became the most successful Test captain in his first 10 matches, surpassing Percy Chapman’s record, with 9 wins and 1 draw. This victory marked South Africa’s eighth consecutive Test win, signaling a new era of consistency for the team. Australia, suffering their first ICC final loss under Pat Cummins, now faces criticism of their opening pair, with suggestions for changes from former captain Mark Taylor. The achievement has been widely celebrated by cricket legends, fans, and the ICC leadership.