South Africa, Australia and WTC
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South Africa has won their first ICC title in 27 years by defeating Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship final. Aiden Markram made a significant contribution with a century while captain Temba Bavuma,
Australia's men have lost just one of the 10 global finals they have been in - the 2010 T20 World Cup against England - but barring a spectacular South Africa collapse
South Africa are chasing a daunting 282 after Australia managed to post 207 in the second innings thanks to Mitchell Starc's rearguard knock of 58 and his sharing a 59-run last-wicket partnership with Josh Hazlewood.
Australia has overcome a miserable morning to rock South Africa back on its heels by the end of day one of the World Test Championship at Lord’s.