South Africa Ends 27-Year ICC Title Drought with WTC Final Victory

In a thrilling conclusion to the World Test Championship, South Africa has finally broken their 27-year ICC title drought by defeating Australia. Under Temba Bavuma's captaincy, the team showcased remarkable resilience, chasing down a target of 282 runs. Aiden Markram's outstanding century and Bavuma's determined innings were pivotal in this historic win. This victory not only marks a significant achievement for South African cricket but also ends a long wait since their last ICC title in 1998. Read on to explore the details of this monumental match.
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South Africa Ends 27-Year ICC Title Drought with WTC Final Victory

Historic Win for South Africa in World Test Championship

After a lengthy wait of 27 years, the South African cricket team has finally shed the 'chokers' label under the leadership of Temba Bavuma. They triumphed over Australia by five wickets in the final of the World Test Championship, securing the title for 2025.




This victory marks South Africa's first ICC title in nearly three decades, with their last win being the ICC Knockout Trophy in 1998, now known as the Champions Trophy. To clinch the win, South Africa needed to chase down a target of 282 runs. Thanks to a remarkable century from Aiden Markram and a resilient 66-run innings from captain Bavuma, despite his injury, South Africa achieved this target in 83.4 overs, dashing Australia's hopes of defending their title.


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