Watch: Keshav Maharaj in tears; South Africa defeated Australia 27 -year -old ICC Trophy Drought. Cricket news

New Delhi: South Africa finally ended its 27 -year wait for the ICC Trophy, defeating Australia by five wickets in an exciting World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s on Saturday. The victory broke the emotional scenes, apart from Keshav Maharaj, any other compatriot and former captain Graeme Smith broke in tears during the interview after the match. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Although Maharaj’s personal contribution in the final was modest, claimed a single wicket and scored seven runs in the first innings, the importance of Triumph overwhelmed him, a moment that echoed with cricket fans worldwide.Watch: Starting at 213 for 2, South Africa chased the remaining 69 runs in the fourth morning, which ended at 282 for 5, which became the second most successful chase in testing history at the prestigious site.

Aiden Markram was a hero of the hour, expanding from 102 to 136 overnight in a composed innings, which extended for more than six hours. With his departure, only six runs were needed, with great less to stop Proteus march. Shortly thereafter, Kyle Verraine sealed the victory with a crisp drive through the cover, triggering ceremonies at the stand and on the field. Australia fought a dog battle, finished all reviews quickly and took the new ball, but did not find any way from the South African resolution batsmen on a flat pitch.

Captain Temba Bavuma, who fell for 66 after adding just one run in his overnight score, and Markram laid the foundation with a significant 143-run stand on the previous day. Even as soon as the wickets fell: Bavuma retreat, Triston Stabs bowled for 8, and Markram caught in midwick, the composition of the protease kept the firm. Australian players, in a mark of sportsmanship, congratulated Markram as he left for a permanent ovavation, accepting his match -winning contribution on a historic day for South African cricket.