CHOKERS NO MORE: South Africa Write New Chapter as Record-Breaking champions at Lord's

LONDON (IANS) - South Africa finally shattered the infamous "chokers" tag, writing a new chapter in their cricket history with an epic victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final.

The Proteas' triumph marked their first-ever ICC title in Test cricket and will likely be remembered as their most defining moment forever. For decades, the team had been plagued by heartbreaks and near-misses, fueling a reputation that was not only frustrating for fans but also intimidating to opponents.

However, Temba Bavuma's side entered the highly-anticipated encounter against Australia at Lord's as underdogs. Yet, once the match began, they played with poise and precision, repudiating their "chokers" moniker in the most spectacular manner imaginable.

The impressive display by South Africa's fast-bowling unit, led by Kagiso Rabada, was instrumental in turning the match around, leaving Australia reeling after both teams were bundled out for cheap totals in each of their innings. Their relentless pressure and aggression proved too much for the Australian team to handle.

Aiden Markram's magnificent 136-run knock in the second innings put the decisive seal on South Africa's victory, securing a crushing 135-run win that left India (the team which finished second) in a distant third.