South Africa clinched a historic World Test Championship victory against Australia at Lord's, ending a 27-year ICC trophy drought. Chasing 282, the Proteas, led by Aiden Markram's unbeaten century and Temba Bavuma's resilient 87, secured a five-wicket win.
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