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.

Pakistan finished rock bottom of the 2025 WTC standings and but will be looking at their home fixtures against South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand and fancying their chances. Back-to-back tours of West Indies and England in mid-2026 won't be an easy assignment.

Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.

Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie. Smith was hurt at first slip trying

Speaking after a fiery second-innings performance, Ngidi was visibly emotional about removing the Australian star for 13, trapping him during a spell that reignited South Africa’s hopes in the marquee contest.

Josh Hazelwood was criticised for his act after Australia failed to defend the WTC crown at the Lord's, losing by five wickets inside four days.

We are, of course, referring to India's intra-squad warm-up match ahead of the first Test against England. What did you think we meant? Oh sure, the World Test Championship final was going on, too. That looked like fun and all.