South Africa has upset Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship on the fourth day of the final at Lord’s.
The South Africans celebrated their first major trophy in 27 years on Saturday. Here are some highlights.
This photo gallery has been curated by AP photo editors.
South African players celebrate with the winner¥s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship against Australia at Lord¥s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi, right, celebrates with teammate Kagiso Rabada after the dismissal of Australia’s Steve Smith on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, left, reacts after losing his wicket on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s Aiden Markram bats on day four of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner’s trophy and celebrates with teammates after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins, right, reacts after bowling a delivery on day four of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins bowls a delivery on day four of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi, second right, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of Australia’s captain Pat Cummins on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins, left, falls after a collision with South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne while appealing for Verreynne’s wicket on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma wears a black armband in honor of the victims of Thursday’s plane crash in India, on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Players observe a minute of silence before the start of play to honor the victims of Thursday’s plane crash in India, on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s Beau Webster falls in an attempt to catch the ball after a shot play by South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma, right, on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi, right, celebrates the dismissal of Australia’s Beau Webster on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s wicketkeeper Alex Carey, right, reacts as South Africa’s Aiden Markram plays a shot on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s Aiden Markram, right, celebrates with batting partner Temba Bavuma after scoring a century on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma reacts after playing a shot on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj, left, celebrates with teammate Kagiso Rabada after the dismissal of Australia’s Alex Carey during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, right, dives to field the ball on his own delivery during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Africa’s head coach Shukri Conrad holds the winner’s trophy and celebrates with players on the podium after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South African fans react after their team’s win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South African players celebrate with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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