South Africa ended 28-year ICC title drought by defeating Australia by five wickets in the WTC final at Lord's. Aiden Markram's brilliant 136 helped seal the Proteas' fifth-highest Test chase.

After losing the WTC Final to South Africa, Pat Cummins expressed disappointment but praised Australia’s journey to the final. He hinted at team transitions for the next cycle and backed Usman Khawaja despite his poor show at Lord’s.

SA vs AUS, WTC Final 2025: South Africa clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship title by defeating Australia and took home a record prize.

Steve Smith suffered a finger injury while attempting a catch during the WTC Final against South Africa. He left the field for treatment and scans, leaving Australia concerned.

Travis Head faltered in the WTC Final vs South Africa despite past ICC knockout success. Scores of 13 and 9 deepened Australia’s middle-order woes. Expected to anchor the innings, Head struggled to cope with the seaming conditions at Lord’s.

Pat Cummins’s superb 6/28 dismantled South Africa in the WTC Final, giving Australia a big first-innings lead. His sharp tactics and attacking field placements at Lord’s marked his 300th Test wicket and strengthened Australia’s grip on the match

Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement lacked proper communication and says he would have reinstated him as captain after the Australia series.

Australia’s top order crumbled on Day 1 of the WTC Final against South Africa, with Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen exploiting overcast conditions at Lord’s to leave the Aussies struggling at 67/4 by lunch.

Mitchell Starc eyes a second straight WTC title, stressing Australia's journey and pride in defending the mace at Lord’s. Kagiso Rabada highlights South Africa’s focused strategy, with tailored plans for Aussie batters at the iconic neutral venue.