Victory Secured at Lord's Against Australia
South Africa has emerged victorious in the ICC World Test Championship. South Africa beat Australia by 5 wickets in the final match at Lord's. The team started the fourth day on 213/2 and ended up on 285/5 in 83.4 overs.
Aiden Markram Scores Important Century
Aiden Markram contributed significantly by scoring 136 runs. Though only 6 runs behind the target, he was dismissed by Travis Head off Josh Hazlewood's bowling. Though he got dismissed, the batsman following him completed the chase in no time.
Match Summary: Australia vs. South Africa
- Australia came out to bat first and scored 212 runs.
- South Africa responded with 138 runs.
- In the second innings, Australia scored 207 runs.
- South Africa required 282 runs to win the game.
Markram and Bavuma Steer the Chase
In spite of a tricky pitch that favored bowlers, South African batsmen Markram and captain Temba Bavuma led the chase responsibly. Bavuma made 66 runs. After his departure, Markram stayed on and took the team to the winning side.
South Africa Ends 27-Year Wait for ICC Title
South Africa defeated the final before lunch on Day 4. This is their first ICC title since the 1998 Champions Trophy. The team has ended the criticism that they cannot play under pressure in finals.
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