Australia learn cricket’s oldest lesson as South Africa turn the tables in WTC An Australian win looked inevitable after setting 282 to win, but Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma defied the odds The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025
South Africa near WTC win vs Australia with Bavuma grit and Markram century South Africa are on the verge of a historic World Test Championship win after gripping third day against Australia. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025
Cordon conundrum leaves Australia in trouble and Steve Smith in world of pain Vice-captain fractured finger with drop at slip to give Temba Bavuma another life and South Africa control The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
Aiden Markram gives South Africa control against Australia at Lord’s The Proteas need another 69 runs to win the World Test Championship final. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Markram and Bavuma steer South Africa to verge of stunning WTC upset against Australia A brilliant unbeaten partnership between Aiden Markram and an injured Temba Bavuma has taken South Africa to within 69 runs of World Test Championship glory The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
South Africa defy the doubters and Australia to close in on remarkable Test triumph Aiden Markram’s magnificent unbeaten 102 helped South Africa edge closer to World Test Championship final triumph The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Steve Smith suffers nasty injury after dropping catch in World Test Championship final The Australia batter shelled a sitter at slip and could face months out The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Temba Bavuma’s gutsy fightback shows South Africa’s never-say-die spirit This team never know when they’re beaten and their captain led the resistance when Australia looked on top The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
Australia edge South Africa as bowlers dominate at WTC final Australia lead South Africa by 218 runs after wickets tumble again on Day Two of World Test Championship final. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
Australia and South Africa wickets tumble to leave WTC final on a knife-edge Pat Cummins took six wickets as South Africa were dismissed for 138 but Australia struggled their way to 144-8 in their second innings The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
Captain Pat Cummins answers Australia’s call before South Africa roar back in rollercoaster final Cummins took six wickets to put Australia in the ascendancy before a late collapse kept South Africa’s hopes much alive The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Kagiso Rabada blows clouds away with World Test Championship final fireworks Teammates say he is the world’s best bowler and judging by his first-day display against Australia he is not far off The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
Starc leads Australia fightback after Rabada stars for South Africa on day one of WTC final Kagiso Rabada took five for 51 as South Africa bowled out Australia for 212 at Lord’s but then struggled to 43 for four on day one of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties
AAP · Jun 11, 2025 'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025 High stakes and a shot at silverware: WTC final will sparkle despite critics It may not be the pinnacle of cricket’s most storied format but it does provide a spectacle beyond established rivalries
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord's Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025 Bavuma says ‘eye-opening’ defeat by Australia inspired South Africa Test transformation The South Africa captain seeks an upset in the World Test Championship final while Pat Cummins feels the champions are facing an unknown at Lord’s
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2025 Heartache turns to hope as South Africa seek to shake ‘chokers’ tag in WTC final The Proteas choking when it matters most is a tale as old as the country itself as history again weighs heavy on their World Test Championship h
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2025 ‘I was locked in the bathroom sulking’: Temba Bavuma on his path from township to WTC final The South Africa captain talks about street cricket in Langa, adapting to new schools after a scholarship and why playing at Lord’s means so much
Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2025 ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday’s cricket final against India in Dubai.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra lead New Zealand into Champions Trophy final The Black Caps piled the pressure on South Africa with a new tournament-record before securing a 50-run victory
The Times of India · Mar 4, 2025 New Zealand vs South Africa: Champions Trophy semifinal showdown in Lahore New Zealand and South Africa face off in a crucial Champions Trophy semifinal, both teams seeking to overcome their history of falling short in major tournaments.