1999, 2003, 2015, 2022, 2024 – South Africa have witnessed heartbreaks like no other cricketing nation. They were called the ‘chokers’ for several years before Temba Bavuma’s men produced an extraordinary show at Lord’s to win their maiden ICC title in 27 years. In the World Test Championship finale against Australia, the Proteas were not considered the favourites, especially as their batting unit wasn’t tested enough but regardless, South Africa managed to get over the line, winning by five wickets.
South Africa break ICC curse with WTC final win against Australia
