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 won the World Test Championship after beating Australia by five wickets in the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

In a historic victory, South Africa emerged the winner of the third ICC World Test Championship (WTC) by beating Australia by five wickets at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London on June 14, 2025.