South Africa beat Australia to win first ever ICC major trophy
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds up the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with teammates after victory on day four of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and South Africa, at Lord's cricket ground, in London.
Photo:
GLYN KIRK
South Africa has won the World Test Championship, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.
It was an edgy finish, however, as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at Lord's on Saturday after resuming at 213-2 overnight.
In so doing, South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at the London venue.
It was a first major cricket triumph for South Africa, who had earned an unwanted reputation for failure when on the cusp of victory over the past decades in limited overs competitions.
This was their first appearance in the WTC final, with opener Aiden Markram delivering a heroic innings of 136 to ensure success.
Markram, who reached his century late in the third day, added 34 more runs on the fourth, accumulating carefully before falling to a sharp catch by Travis Head with six runs needed to win.
Photo:
GLYN KIRK
Man of the match, South Africa's Aiden Markram enjoys a drink with fans as he celebrates after victory on day four of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Kyle Verreynne hit the winning run and was four not out at the end along with David Bedingham, who scored an unbeaten 21.
"We prepared hard. We came in with a lot of belief but with a lot of doubters," captain Temba Bavuma said.
"It's a special moment for us and people back home - probably it will sink in in a couple of days.
"The energy was there. I think us as a team have been wanting this. We've been relentless, getting to the doorstep consistently and experienced heartache, the sun's been with us. Hopefully, this win is one of many," he added.
Photo:
GLYN KIRK
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds his son and the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with teammates after victory over Australia.
South Africa started the fourth day favourites to win but nervy, given a litany of past disasters, and would have been further on edge when Bavuma was out in the third over of the morning.
A rising delivery from Australian skipper Pat Cummins took an edge and saw Bavuma depart, having added only one run to his overnight total of 65.
Australia made two unsuccessful reviews of not out decisions as they sought a further breakthrough before Mitchell Starc clean bowled Tristan Stubbs for eight with 41 runs still needed.
Markram and Bedingham then diligently put together a 35-run partnership to see them to the brink of success, before the win was secured in the last over before lunch.
South Africa, who came into the contest as underdogs, won the toss on the opening day and gambled by putting Australia into bat.
But with Kagiso Rabada returning figures of 5-51, they were vindicated as the defending champions were dismissed for 212.
South Africa's reply of 138 meant Australia had a 74-run lead, significantly increased after scoring 207 in their second innings, with their tail order recovering after they had slumped to 73-7.
But South Africa profited from a dramatic change in the pitch conditions, after 24 wickets fell on the first two days, to patiently bat themselves to a landmark victory.
"We didn't bat out the opposition after a decent first-innings lead," Cummins said. "South Africa didn't give us a chance in the fourth innings."
- REUTERS
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
RNZ News
19 hours ago
- RNZ News
All Black Jordie Barrett helps Leinster cruise to United Rugby Championship win
Leinster's New Zealand full-back Jordie Barrett runs with the ball during the European Champions Cup match between Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) and Leinster at the Marcel Deflandre Stadium in La Rochelle earlier this year. Photo: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU All Blacks back Jordie Barrett's stint at Irish club Leinster has finished with a bang, scoring a try in his team's comprehensive 32-7 victory over South Africa's Bulls in the United Rugby Championship (URC) final in Dublin. He's returning to New Zealand, after being a major part in Leinster's securing their first title in four years, and ninth in all. The hosts were clinical with an early burst of three tries as the rain poured down, with number eight Jack Conan, Barrett and flanker Josh van der Flier crossing the line, before Fintan Gunne's late try finished off an outstanding display. The Pretoria-based Bulls have now lost three of the last four URC finals in another major disappointment, even if they were underdogs against a team packed with players in the British and Irish Lions squad travelling to Australia this month. Hooker Akker van der Merwe scored the visitors' only try as Leinster made up in part for their recent shock home semi-final defeat by Northampton Saints in the European Champions Cup. Meantime, across the Irish Sea, Bath has ended a 29-year English title drought after surviving a late surge by old rivals Leicester to triumph 23-21 in a gripping Premiership final to complete a memorable trophy treble at Twickenham. Tries by Thomas du Toit and Max Ojomoh, after an outrageous play by flyhalf Finn Russell, gave Bath a healthy lead in the second half that looked set to underline their dominance of a campaign in which they finished the regular season 11 points clear of Leicester. Leicester, however, seeking a record-extending 12th title, hit back with tries by Solomone Kata and Emeka Ilione either side of a Russell penalty to set up a nail-biting finale. Bath, who lost a similarly close game to Northampton a year ago, held out though, to complete a memorable treble after they also lifted the Premiership Cup and European Challenge Cup, having not won a domestic trophy since their 1996 league and cup double. - Reuters
Otago Daily Times
21 hours ago
- Otago Daily Times
SA shrug off chokers tag to win World Test Championship
South Africa have won the World Test Championship, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target. It was an edgy finish, however, as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at Lord's after resuming at 213-2 overnight. In so doing, South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at the London venue. It was a first major cricket triumph for South Africa, who had earned an unwanted reputation for failure when on the cusp of victory over the last decades in limited overs competitions. This was their first appearance in the WTC final, with opener Aiden Markram delivering a heroic innings of 136 to ensure success. Markram, who reached his century late in the third day, added 34 more runs on Saturday, accumulating carefully before falling to a sharp catch by Travis Head with six runs needed to win. Kyle Verreynne hit the winning run and was four not out at the end along with David Bedingham, who scored an unbeaten 21. PREPARATION AND BELIEF "We prepared hard, we came in with a lot of belief but with a lot of doubters," said captain Temba Bavuma. "It's a special moment for us and people back home, probably it will sink in in a couple of days. "The energy was there, I think us as a team have been wanting this. We've been relentless, getting to the doorstep consistently and experienced heartache, the sun's been with us. Hopefully, this win is one of many," he added. South Africa started the fourth day favourites to win but nervy, given a litany of past disasters, and would have been further on edge when Bavuma was out in the third over of the morning. A rising delivery from Australia skipper Pat Cummins took an edge and saw Bavuma depart, having added only one run to his overnight total of 65. Australia made two unsuccessful reviews of not out decisions as they sought a further breakthrough before Mitchell Starc clean bowled Tristan Stubbs for eight with 41 runs still needed. Markram and Bedingham then diligently put together a 35-run partnership to see them to the brink of success, before the win was secured in the last over before lunch. South Africa, who came into the contest as underdogs, won the toss on the opening day and gambled by putting Australia into bat. But with Kagiso Rabada returning figures of 5-51, they were vindicated as the defending champions were dismissed for 212. South Africa's reply of 138 meant Australia had a 74-run lead, significantly increased after scoring 207 in their second innings, with their tail order recovering after they had slumped to 73-7. But South Africa profited from a dramatic change in the pitch conditions - after 24 wickets fell on the first two days – to patiently bat themselves to a landmark victory. "We didn't bat out the opposition after a decent first-innings lead," said Cummins. "South Africa didn't give us a chance in the fourth innings."
Otago Daily Times
21 hours ago
- Otago Daily Times
South Africa win World Test Championship
South Africa have won the World Test Championship, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target. It was an edgy finish, however, as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at Lord's after resuming at 213-2 overnight. In so doing, South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at the London venue. It was a first major cricket triumph for South Africa, who had earned an unwanted reputation for failure when on the cusp of victory over the last decades in limited overs competitions. This was their first appearance in the WTC final, with opener Aiden Markram delivering a heroic innings of 136 to ensure success. Markram, who reached his century late in the third day, added 34 more runs on Saturday, accumulating carefully before falling to a sharp catch by Travis Head with six runs needed to win. Kyle Verreynne hit the winning run and was four not out at the end along with David Bedingham, who scored an unbeaten 21. PREPARATION AND BELIEF "We prepared hard, we came in with a lot of belief but with a lot of doubters," said captain Temba Bavuma. "It's a special moment for us and people back home, probably it will sink in in a couple of days. "The energy was there, I think us as a team have been wanting this. We've been relentless, getting to the doorstep consistently and experienced heartache, the sun's been with us. Hopefully, this win is one of many," he added. South Africa started the fourth day favourites to win but nervy, given a litany of past disasters, and would have been further on edge when Bavuma was out in the third over of the morning. A rising delivery from Australia skipper Pat Cummins took an edge and saw Bavuma depart, having added only one run to his overnight total of 65. Australia made two unsuccessful reviews of not out decisions as they sought a further breakthrough before Mitchell Starc clean bowled Tristan Stubbs for eight with 41 runs still needed. Markram and Bedingham then diligently put together a 35-run partnership to see them to the brink of success, before the win was secured in the last over before lunch. South Africa, who came into the contest as underdogs, won the toss on the opening day and gambled by putting Australia into bat. But with Kagiso Rabada returning figures of 5-51, they were vindicated as the defending champions were dismissed for 212. South Africa's reply of 138 meant Australia had a 74-run lead, significantly increased after scoring 207 in their second innings, with their tail order recovering after they had slumped to 73-7. But South Africa profited from a dramatic change in the pitch conditions - after 24 wickets fell on the first two days – to patiently bat themselves to a landmark victory. "We didn't bat out the opposition after a decent first-innings lead," said Cummins. "South Africa didn't give us a chance in the fourth innings."
