South Africa has 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 in London.

South Africa banished the generational trauma of woe on the world stage and their reputation as cricket’s “chokers” by downing Australia in a thrilling World Test Championship final at Lords on Saturday.

By Mark Gleeson LONDON (Reuters) -South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.

South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds up the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with teammates after victory on day four of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and South Africa, at Lord's cricket ground, in London. Photo: GLYN KIRK

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