Bavuma eyes more South Africa success after Test final win over Australia

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wants his team's triumph in the World Test Championship final to be the first of many trophies for the country's cricketers. In 18 previous attempts in the one-day international and T20 World Cups, South Africa had …

South Africa beat Australia to claim WTC

Aiden Markram’s magnificent century guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s late yesterday as the Proteas finally ended their decades-long wait for a major global cricket trophy. South Africa, …

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KidSport voucher program helps almost 30,000 children throughout Western Australia take part in community sport

The KidSport initiative, part of the Western Australian Government’s effort to encourage and boost participation in grassroots sport, has hit $10 million in under a year, helping almost 30,000 children throughout Western Australia take part in community …

South Africa end long wait for trophy with victory over Australia

How South Africa's coach trained players to finally shed the chockers tag by winning the WTC title vs Australia

For decades, South African cricket has battled a painful reputation—of faltering when it matters most. The label of “chokers” haunted generations, from early World Cup exits to painful collapses in critical games. But that narrative took a historic turn …

World Test Championship: South Africa end title drought, defeat Australia to end decades of heartbreak

Markram, dismissed for a duck in the first innings, was 102 not out and Bavuma unbeaten on 65 despite spending most of his innings limping with a hamstring injury. But South Africa have such a long history of folding under pressure they could not take …

“I honestly can’t even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord’s”: Matthew Hayden reflects on WTC Final defeat

Former Australia legendary batter Matthew Hayden reflected on Aussie defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, against South Africa at the Home of Cricket Lord’s on Saturday and said “I honestly can’t even remember the last time Australia …

South Africa win World Test Championship after five-wicket victory over Australia

Aiden Markram’s brilliant 136 helped South Africa secure the World Test Championship for the first time with a five-wicket victory over favourites Australia at Lord’s. The 30-year-old’s eighth Test century had put his team in sight at the conclusion of day …

Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia

Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side had been faced with a "bridge too far" after losing the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord's on Saturday. Cummins' men, the reigning title-holders, were strongly fancied to …