South Africa on the Brink: Cricket's Historic World Test Triumph

The South African cricket team stands on the verge of a historic World Test Championship win, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia at Lord's. Guided by Aiden Markram's unbeaten innings and coach Shukri Conrad's steadying advice, the team is keen not to repeat past failures labelled as 'chokers.'


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 14-06-2025 02:17 IST | Created: 14-06-2025 02:17 IST
South Africa on the Brink: Cricket's Historic World Test Triumph
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Following years of coming agonizingly close to triumph, South African cricket team is poised for a historic victory, needing just 69 runs to clinch the World Test Championship at Lord's on Saturday.

With eight wickets in hand, South Africa is now the overwhelming favorite to disrupt Australia's reign, having been set a daunting target of 282 in the final inning. Aiden Markram's unbeaten century has anchored their chase, with Coach Shukri Conrad advising consistency to prevent past 'choker' labels.

Assistant coach Ashwill Prince urges calmness amid the high-stakes situation, while highlighting the team's trust and bond. South Africa recently fell short in last year's Twenty20 World Cup, but signs point to a different outcome this time around.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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