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World Test Championship 2025 Final

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa needs 282 to win the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's Stadium in England. 

South Africa needs 282 runs to win the WTC final. 

Kagiso Rabada picked four wickets in second innings of WTC Final. 

Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates reaching his half century alongside team mate Josh Hazlewood during day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 13, 2025 in London

WTC  Final: Mitchell Starc's half century helps Australia to cross 200 mark, South Africa needs 282 to win the finale

Australia managed to score 212 runs in the first innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at iconic Lord's Stadium in London. 

Australia scored 212 runs in first innngs of WTC final vs South Africa. 

Australia's Josh Hazlewood (4R) celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Tristan Stubbs

WTC Final Day 1: Australia skittled for 212, but Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood trigger South African top-order collapse

Australia and South Africa are featuring against each other in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

Jay Shah rang the bell at London's iconic Lord's stadium for WTC final. 

WTC final is taking place at iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

Jay Shah ringing the bell at Lord's Stadium in England

'A privilege to...': ICC chairman Jay Shah reacts to his attendance at Lord's for WTC final between South Africa and Australia

Daryll Cullinan feels Kagiso Rabada will have to deal with comments realted to his ban over drug use for the rest of his career

Pat Cummins said that Australian players will not use ban over drug use to sledge Kagiso Rabada.

Rabada faced a one-month ban for using recreational drug during SA20 2025.

Daryl Cullinan wants Rabada to be ready for comments related to his ban from spectators as well.

Kagiso Rabada, Pat Cummins, Daryll Cullinan

'Naive to think that comments won't be made': Former South Africa cricketer doesn't believe Pat Cummins' promise of not sledging Kagiso Rabada over drug use ban

Champions Trophy

New Zealand opener Rachin Ravinda smashed a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Gaddafi. 

Rachin Ravindra smashed a century against South Africa. 

New Zealand opted to bat against South Africa. 

Rachin Ravindra celebrating his century

SA vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra smashes second century in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash against South Africa

New Zealand vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash is taking place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

South Africa vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal is taking place in Lahore

New Zealand opt to bat against South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal 2. 

Mitchell Santner and Temba Bavuma

 SA vs NZ Playing XIs: Temba Bavuma returns, New Zealand opt to bat against South Africa

South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram got injured during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against England in the National Stadium in Karachi. 

South Africa stand in captain Aiden Markram gets injured during CT clash against England.

Aiden Markram set to miss rest of England match

Aiden Markram takes a catch to dismiss England's Jamie Smith during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and South Africa

ICC provides massive update on South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram's injury during Champions Trophy clash against England

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in their third league match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

England opt to bat against South Africa. 

South Africa to feature with two changes against England. 

South Africa vs England Toss

Temba Bavuma misses out as South Africa asked to bowl against England: Check playing XIs

South Africa will lock horns against England for their third ICC Champions Trophy 2025 league clash which will take place on February 29. 

South Africa defeated Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy clash. 

South Africa will face England for their third Champions Trophy 2025 clash.

Rassie van der Dussen along with skipper Temba Bavuma

'It's my last ICC tournament...': 36-year-old South Africa star batter featuring in Champions Trophy 2025 hints retirement

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced 30-year-old Corbin Bosch as Anrich Nortje's replacement for Champions Trophy 2025.

CSA announced Corbin Bosch as Anrich Nortje's replacement. 

Corbin Bosch will join South Africa squad for tri-nation series and Champions Trophy 2025. 

Anrich Nortje

Cricket South Africa announces 30-year-old star as Anrich Nortje's replacement for Champions Trophy 2025

South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

India tour of England, 2025

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Pakistan Women tour of Ireland, 2025

West Indies tour of India, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2025

South Africa tour of India, 2025

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025

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India's javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra finished as the runner-up in the Diamond League 2025 final while it was Germany's Julian Weber who took away the crown

Neeraj Chopra was the second best in the Diamond League final

A stunning throw of 85.01m helped Neeraj finish as the runner-up

India's Neeraj Chopra (L) and Germany's Julian Weber in frame

Diamond League final 2025: Neeraj Chopra finishes runner-up for 3rd season in a row, Julian Weber takes the crown with gigantic 91.51m throw

Vijay Shankar disclosed the reason behind leaving Tamil Nadu and join Tripura ahead of the upcoming domestic season

Vijay Shankar stated that he never felt a sense of security from the selectors while his time with Tamil Nadu team

Vijay Shankar hence decided to part ways with Tamin Nadu, ending 13-year-long association with the team

Former Tamil Nadu's star batter Vijay Shankar in this frame

'I never got any secure feeling when...': Upset Vijay Shankar reveals real reason behind his shocking move to leave Tamil Nadu

Central Zone rode on terrific centuries from Danish Malewar and Rajat Patidar to post 432/2 on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy clash against North East Zone

Central Zone totally dominated North East Zone on Day 1 of their Duleep Trophy clash

While Danish Malewar cracked an unbeaten 198, Rajat Patidar hammered a solid 125

Central Zone's Danish Malewar (L) and Rajat Patidar in frame

Duleep Trophy 2025: Danish Malewar's robust 198, Rajat Patidar's 125 take Central Zone to 432/2 against North East Zone On Day 1

The veteran India pacer made a return to competitive cricket with the domestic tournament and bowled a decent spell for East Zone in their opening match

Mohammed Shami impressed on his return to domestic cricket

North Zone finished the first day on 308/6

Mohammed Shami in this frame

Duleep Trophy 2025: Mohammed Shami makes impressive comeback; North keep East at bay on Day 1

Former CSK pacer Mohit Sharma recounted a tense moment with legendary MS Dhoni during a Champions League T20 match

Mohit Sharma narrated an incident where MS Dhoni lost his cool on him

It all happened when Mohit Sharma used to play for CSK under MS Dhoni's captaincy

Chennai Super Kings' legend MS Dhoni in frame

'MS Dhoni lost his cool, abused me': Former CSK star recounts tough time with MSD during Champions League T20 match

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Gerald William Coetzee

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Kagiso Rabada

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367* by Wiaan Mulder v Zimbabwe on July 6, 2025 - i

Wiaan Mulder

311* by Hashim Amla v England on July 19, 2012 - i

Hashim Amla

278* by AB de Villiers v Pakistan on November 20, 2010 - d

AB de Villiers

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Hugh Tayfield

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Keshav Maharaj

8/53 by Goofy Lawrence v New Zealand on December 26, 1961 - d

Goofy Lawrence

367* by Wiaan Mulder v Zimbabwe on July 6, 2025 - South Africa beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 236 runs

9/113 by Hugh Tayfield v England on February 15, 1957 - South Africa beat England by 17 runs

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