The choker tag has finally been put to rest. South Africa defeated Australia by six wickets to win their maiden World Test Championship title on Saturday.

South Africa, incredibly, have won the World Test Championship. Proteas opener Aiden Markram delivered a match-winning knock of 136 following just over three days of carnage at Lord’s. It

South Africa have not won a major title since 1998 (ICC Champions Trophy), and they are looking to put their reputation of folding under pressure to bed. They need another 69 on Day 4 to beat holders

Aiden Markram, who captained South Africa to their only U19 World Cup title in 2014, and then led the senior side to a runners-up finish at T20 World Cup last year, was fittingly named Player of the Match for his heroics at Lord's.

South Africa 138 and 213 for 2 (Aiden Markram 102*, Temba Bavuma 65*, Mitchell Starc 2-53) need 69 runs to beat Australia 212 and 207 (Starc 58, Alex Carey 43, Kagiso Rabada 4-59, Lungi Ngidi 3-38).

Pat Cummins said the World Test Championship final was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite a likely finish within three days.

Pat Cummins said the World Test Championship final against South Africa was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite hurtling towards a likely finish within three days. West Indies vs Australia Test & T20I Series | Watch every ball LIVE with ESPN, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.

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