Final: South Africa defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the summit clash of the World Test Championship. Temba Bavuma became only the second South African captain after Hansie Cronje to lift an ICC tro

Australia is defending the World Test Championship title against South Africa at neutral Lord's from Wednesday.

Australia's men have lost just one of the 10 global finals they have been in - the 2010 T20 World Cup against England - but barring a spectacular South Africa collapse

Michael Vaughan had earlier predicted that Australia were better positioned to defeat South Africa in WTC 2025 final. The Proteas ended up beating the mighty Aussies by 5 wickets in the 'Ultimate Test

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie on Friday. Smith was hurt at first slip trying to catch a thick edge by South Africa captain Temba Bavuma at Lord's.

Australia’s Steve Smith dislocated his right little finger while fielding during the WTC final loss to South Africa. He remains in a splint for eight weeks but hasn’t ruled out participating in the upcoming West Indies tour.

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