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World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia

Aiden Markram’s sensational century helped South Africa to chase down 282

Evening Standard

South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph

Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's.

AAP

South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The Proteas are on the brink of a historic victory on the fourth day of the WTC decider at Lord’s. Join James Wallace for updates

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Aiden Markram hits unbeaten century to put South Africa on brink of World Test Championship glory

Proteas could win their first major trophy this century with victory at Lord’s

Evening Standard

Starc quality with bat and ball in vain at Lord's

The end of Australia's record of triumphs in global men's cricket finals is nigh, but no-one could fault Mitchell Starc's terrific bid to save the day.

AAP

South Africa's 'big call' on captain Bavuma pays off

As South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hobbled off Lord's at the tea break, the Proteas were confronted with a crucial decision in the World Test final.

AAP

Aiden Markram gives South Africa control against Australia at Lord’s

The Proteas need another 69 runs to win the World Test Championship final.

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Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP

South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day three – as it happened

South Africa finished on 213-2, needing 69 more to win, after a wonderful partnership between Aiden Markram and an injured Temba Bavuma

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: shock over Air India crash, calls for safety changes on Sydney’s light rail, WTC final on knife-edge

Briton only survivor of air crash in Ahmedabad; death in Surry Hills prompts call for light rail safety; wickets fall freely at Lord’s

The Guardian - AU

'Panicked' Proteas batter relieved to avoid dismissal

Two years after stumping Jonny Bairstow in controversial circumstances, Alex Carey has found himself in another tricky spot in the middle at Lord's.

AAP

Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

AAP

South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day two – as it happened

For the second day in a row, ball dominated bast as 14 wickets fell with Australia holding a nervy lead of 218.

The Guardian - UK

'Not my best moment'; Rabada responds in Lord's final

In his first Test since an off-field misdemeanour, South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada lit up Lord's in the World Test Championship final.

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Morning Mail: Aukus in doubt as Pentagon reviews pact; Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies, Australia fight back at Lord’s

Pentagon to review if Aukus fits with ‘America first’ agenda; songwriter and producer seen as one of music’s all-time greats dies

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ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing

MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia

AAP

'Unbelievable' Aussie pace pack lord it at Lord's again

That cut-throat firm of Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc were doing their worst once again in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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Cricket’s world showdown finally lives up to its billing on thrilling first day

Grumbles about formats and venues are forgotten as first South Africa’s quicks, and then Australia’s, make hay in Lord’s sunshine

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'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final

South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened

Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day.

The Guardian - UK

High stakes and a shot at silverware: WTC final will sparkle despite critics

It may not be the pinnacle of cricket’s most storied format but it does provide a spectacle beyond established rivalries

AAP

Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord's

Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.

The Guardian - AU

Incongruity of World Test Championship final fails to dampen Australian excitement

It may be a strange time of year for an Australian, and a strange tournament structure, but the decider is vindicated further each time it is played

The Guardian - UK

Bavuma says ‘eye-opening’ defeat by Australia inspired South Africa Test transformation

The South Africa captain seeks an upset in the World Test Championship final while Pat Cummins feels the champions are facing an unknown at Lord’s

AAP

New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final

Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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