SA on how not to choke

South Africa win WTC final, their first major cricket title in 27 years

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LONDON: Chokers no more. The South Africans consigned the word to history when they ripped the World Test Championship mace from Australia's callused grip inside four days of a riveting final at Lord's.

South Africa wore a new label Saturday — champions — by claiming their first major cricket trophy in 27 years when they wrapped up a five-wicket win. The last 69 runs required on day four were confidently knocked off by the Proteas in just over two hours — only three boundaries — with Australia typically fighting all the way to the inevitable end.

South Africa moved from a portentous 213/2 overnight to a winning 285/5, the second highest successful run chase in the 141-year Test history at the home of cricket.