South Africa secured their first major cricket title in 27 years by defeating Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. Aiden Markram's 136 and Temba Bavuma's 66 not out were crucial in chasing down a target of 282 runs, marking a historic victory for the Proteas.
The World Test Championship final showcased a tense battle between South Africa and Australia, with South Africa overcoming a shaky start to claim victory. This win marks a significant achievement for South African cricket, which has faced challenges since its return to international play in 1991.
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Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost country in Africa. With over 59 million people, it is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres.
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Temba Bavuma is a South African cricketer who is currently the captain of the South African national team in One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom or Britain, is a sovereign country located off the northÂwestern coast of the European mainland.
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Patrick James Cummins is an Australian international cricketer who is currently the vice-captain of the Australia national team in all formats. He made his Test debut at the age of 18 and plays domestic cricket for New South Wales. Cummins is a fast bowle
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Kagiso Rabada is a South African international cricketer who plays all formats of the game. He made his South African debut in November 2014 in limited-overs cricket before going on to make his Test debut in November 2015.
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Aiden Kyle Markram is a South African cricketer who captained the South African under-19 cricket team to win the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In the 2018 South African Cricket Annual, he was named as one of the five Cricketers of the Year. Markram
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Mitchell Aaron Starc is an Australian international cricketer who plays for the Australian national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. He is a left-arm fast bowler and a capable lower order left-handed batsman.
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Alex Carey may refer to:
Alex Carey (cricketer) (born 1991), Australian cricketer and former Australian rules footballer
Alex Carey (writer) (1922–1987), Australian political writer and social psychologist
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