South Africa, World Test Championship and Australia
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South Africa celebrates a long-awaited triumph, Cummins gives hope then burns reviews, and Rabada sends a message to the haters. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final.
South Africa became the third team to win the World Test Championship trophy. The ICC event has had three different winners in as many seasons. India have played two finals and lost both. Here, we will have a look at all three teams to win the World Test Championship.
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India Today on MSNWorld Test Championship final: After years of agony, it's finally time for AfricaAfter enduring eternal heartbreak and agony time and again in ICC knockouts, South Africa's moment in the sun finally arrived as they had the sweet taste of victory after 27 long years by beating Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
The Ultimate Test heads towards its conclusion at Lord's, with South Africa approaching history and Australia ready for a last-ditch bid for the World Test Championship mace.
South Africa have not won a major title since 1998 (ICC Champions Trophy), and they are looking to put their reputation of folding under pressure to bed. They need another 69 on Day 4 to beat holders
Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor recently came forward and backed for youngster Sam Konstas' inclusion in Australia's top-order ahead of the side's upcoming multi-format series against the West Indies starting from June 25.
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Former England skipper ended as the leading run-scorer of the ICC World Test Championship for a second time in a row, finishing the 2023-25 cycle with 1,968 runs in 22 matches. His teammates Ben Duckett and Harry Brook were among the championships top five run-getters even though England failed to make it to the final.