Temba Bavuma captained South Africa to a historic ICC victory after 27 years. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets at Lord's. Kagiso Rabada's nine wickets and Aiden Markram's century were crucial. Rabada surpassed Allan Donald as South Africa’s fourth-highest Test wicket-taker. The team celebrated the win as a culmination of years of frustration. Kyle Verreynne hit the winning shot.
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