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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.
Despite losing the World Test Championship final to South Africa, Australia maintain their lead in the latest update of the ICC Test team rankings with the Proteas jumping up to second in the charts.
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Sporting News on MSNCummins pays tribute: 'South Africa earned their spot' - shuts down WTC final route criticsPat Cummins appreciates South Africa for their win over Australia in the World Test Championship and puts the easier path to the final discourse to bed.
Michael Vaughan had earlier predicted that Australia were better positioned to defeat South Africa in WTC 2025 final. The Proteas ended up beating the mighty Aussies by 5 wickets in the 'Ultimate Test
Australia's men have lost just one of the 10 global finals they have been in - the 2010 T20 World Cup against England - but barring a spectacular South Africa collapse
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Newsable Asianet News on MSNSteve Smith suffers finger dislocation at Lord's, doubtful for West Indies tour after WTC final lossAustralia’s Steve Smith dislocated his right little finger while fielding during the WTC final loss to South Africa. He remains in a splint for eight weeks but hasn’t ruled out participating in the upcoming West Indies tour.