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,

South Africa ended their 27-year wait for an ICC title by defeating Australia in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord’s. The win sparked emotion and praise from players, legends, and fans around the world.

South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at Lord's.