South Africa clinched their first ICC trophy in 27 years, defeating Australia in a thrilling World Test Championship Final at Lord's. Aiden Markram's composed 136 anchored the chase, while Keshav Maharaj's emotional reaction highlighted the significance of the victory. The Proteas chased down 282, marking the second-highest successful chase at Lord's, sparking jubilant celebrations.
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