Aiden Markram starred in South Africa’s historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s with a superb 136, helping the Proteas get over the line in an ICC tournament after countless heartbreaks in the past.

Josh Hazelwood was criticised for his act after Australia failed to defend the WTC crown at the Lord's, losing by five wickets inside four days.

Pakistan finished rock bottom of the 2025 WTC standings and but will be looking at their home fixtures against South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand and fancying their chances. Back-to-back tours of West Indies and England in mid-2026 won't be an easy assignment.

Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.

Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie. Smith was hurt at first slip trying

We are, of course, referring to India's intra-squad warm-up match ahead of the first Test against England. What did you think we meant? Oh sure, the World Test Championship final was going on, too. That looked like fun and all.

Following decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South African cricket sits on the cusp of a first major triumph with 69 runs needed to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday.