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South Africa clinched the World Test Championship final with a five-wicket victory against Australia at Lord’s, marking their first ICC trophy win in 27 years. Australia, batting first after losing the toss, managed only 212 runs, with Smith and Webster top-scoring. Rabada’s outstanding performance included a five-wicket haul. South Africa was then dismissed for 138 in their first innings, with Bedingham making 45 and Cummins taking six wickets. In Australia’s second innings, they scored 207 runs, with Starc hitting a half-century, as Rabada took four wickets. South Africa successfully chased down the target of 282, thanks to Markram’s century and Bavuma’s significant contribution.
