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South Africa vs Australia Result – Final

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Final • ICC World Test Championship Final

South Africa cricket team logo
SA
138/10 & 282/5 (83.4)
Australia cricket team logo
AUS
212/10 & 207/10 (65)
South Africa won by 5 wickets
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Player of the match: Aiden Markram

83.4
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Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run
83.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run
83.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run
83.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run
End of over 83 (3 runs)
Kyle Verreynne 3 (9)
David Bedingham 21 (49)
SA 281/5
Josh Hazlewood 19-1-58-2
82.6
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Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run
82.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, no run
82.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, no run
82.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, no run
82.2
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Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, 1 run
82.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run
End of over 82 (2 runs)
Kyle Verreynne 1 (4)
David Bedingham 20 (48)
SA 278/5
Mitchell Starc 14-3-65-1
81.6
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Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run
81.5
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Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run
81.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run
81.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run
81.2
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Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham, 1 run
81.1
0
Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham, no run
End of over 81 (8 runs)
Aiden Markram 136 (207)
David Bedingham 19 (46)
SA 276/5
Josh Hazlewood 18-1-55-2
80.6
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Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Out! Caught by T Head
80.5
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Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, 1 run
80.4
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Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, no run
80.3
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Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, no run
80.2
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Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, 3 runs
80.1
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Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Four
End of over 80 (1 runs)
David Bedingham 18 (43)
Aiden Markram 129 (204)
SA 268/4
Nathan Lyon 26-0-66-4
79.6
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Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham, no run
79.5
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Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham, no run

Match Summary

South Africa and Australia met in Final of ICC World Test Championship Final, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 80.6: Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Out! Caught by T Head | 80.1: Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Four. The turning point arrived at 80.6 when Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Out! Caught by T Head. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 80.6: Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Out! Caught by T Head
  • 80.1: Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 80.6 when Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Out! Caught by T Head. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 80.6: Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Out! Caught by T Head. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

83.4 1 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run

83.3 0 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run

83.2 0 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run

83.1 0 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run

End of over 83 (3 runs)
Kyle Verreynne 3 (9)
David Bedingham 21 (49)
SA 281/5
Josh Hazlewood 19-1-58-2

82.6 1 Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run

82.5 0 Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, no run

82.4 0 Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, no run

82.3 0 Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, no run

82.2 1 Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, 1 run

82.1 1 Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run

End of over 82 (2 runs)
Kyle Verreynne 1 (4)
David Bedingham 20 (48)
SA 278/5
Mitchell Starc 14-3-65-1

81.6 1 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run

81.5 0 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run

81.4 0 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run

81.3 0 Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne, no run

81.2 1 Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham, 1 run

81.1 0 Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham, no run

End of over 81 (8 runs)
Aiden Markram 136 (207)
David Bedingham 19 (46)
SA 276/5
Josh Hazlewood 18-1-55-2

80.6 W Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Out! Caught by T Head

80.5 1 Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, 1 run

80.4 0 Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, no run

80.3 0 Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham, no run

80.2 3 Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, 3 runs

80.1 4 Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram, Four

End of over 80 (1 runs)
David Bedingham 18 (43)
Aiden Markram 129 (204)
SA 268/4
Nathan Lyon 26-0-66-4

79.6 0 Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham, no run

79.5 0 Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the South Africa vs Australia Final match?
South Africa won by 5 wickets.

What is the South Africa vs Australia Final?
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