Aiden Markram helps South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final Set 282 to win, 70 more than had been scored in any of the first three innings at Lord’s, Markram scored 136 runs. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025
World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia Aiden Markram’s sensational century helped South Africa to chase down 282 Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025
South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Markram steers South Africa to historic World Test Championship final triumph South Africa kept jitters at bay to finish the job at Lord’s with a drought-ending five-wicket triumph over Australia in the World Test Championship final The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025
Injury points finger of doubt at Smith's Windies tour Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Starc quality with bat and ball in vain at Lord's The end of Australia's record of triumphs in global men's cricket finals is nigh, but no-one could fault Mitchell Starc's terrific bid to save the day. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
ECB likely to continue as host of World Test Championship finals until at least 2031 England is likely to host the World Test Championship final for another three cycles, with the decision set to be ratified next month The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
South Africa's 'big call' on captain Bavuma pays off As South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hobbled off Lord's at the tea break, the Proteas were confronted with a crucial decision in the World Test final. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
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
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 Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 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
Al Jazeera · 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.
The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent 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
AAP · 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 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 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