LONDON (AP) — South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday. The Proteas achieved their first major cricket title in 27 years, sparking celebrations at Lord’s.

South Africa secured their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title with a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s, the second-highest successful

In addition to elevating South African cricket to new heights, the World Test Championship (WTC) triumph etched Temba Bavuma’s name alongside legends like Ricky Ponting, Percy Chapman, and Warwick Armstrong.