The Man of the final Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma push the Proteas over the ultimate test with 147 runs stand. South Africa almost turned the game on their side on the previous day. Today they down the stairs to grab the trophy.
The runners-up also came with some belief and a fighting spirit. Pat Cummins provide some hope to the Australians by getting off the Bavuma on 66 with an outside edge. After his departure, left-hand pacer Starc shattles the stumps of Tristan Stubbs.
But, the centurion had another level of intensity for the WTC trophy. He gives 36 runs stand with Bedingham. But, unfortunately, he couldn’t play the winning stroke and left the field when only Six runs were required to win their maiden ICC trophy after 27 years.
The lower order batter Kyle Verreynne put the offside delivery towards the gap and lit the history of South Africa Test cricket. With the combined efforts of Kagiso Rabada, Temba Bavuma and player of the match Aiden Markarm, South Africa won the WTC final.
The Proteas added their name to the list of World Test Championship winners. Before them, the Aussies and New Zealand hold the Championship title.