Australia vs South Africa Score, Final of ICC World Test Championship Final

Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run. South Africa are the champions! They executed their game plan perfectly, winning the toss and opting to bowl first, which led to Australia being dismissed for 212 runs. Steve Smith and Beau Webster both scored fifties in Australia's first innings. Despite gaining a 74-run lead after dismissing South Africa for 138, Australia struggled in their second innings, with only Mitchell Starc making a significant contribution with a gritty fifty. Chasing 282 runs, Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma displayed remarkable determination, with Markram playing a historic innings that secured victory for South Africa. The Australian bowlers put in a strong effort but managed to take only five wickets. Aiden Markram was named Player of the Match, solidifying his place in South African cricket history with a magnificent knock in the run chase. It was a well-deserved win for the Proteas!

Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging full toss, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs.

APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved for no runs, fielded by Carey, appeal made for Caught. Australia is not happy with Illingworth's decision as the ball brushes the glove.

Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.

Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, mis-fielded by Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.

Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.

Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.

Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, by Cummins.

Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.

OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to mid wicket, caught by Head. A tremendous knock from Markram comes to an end.

Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep backward point for 1 run.

Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.

Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Lyon.

NEW BALL. FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, mis-fielded by Carey, fielded by Head.

Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Green.

Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.

Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Starc.

Nathan Lyon to Aiden Markram. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Beau Webster to David Bedingham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

Beau Webster to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run.