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The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.

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Australia vs South Africa

South Africa win by 84 runs

22 August 2025 12:21

Australia vs South Africa

37.4

OUT! Caught (Sub). Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on.

22 August 2025 12:21

Australia vs South Africa

37.3

Lungi Ngidi to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long on for 3 runs, run save by Markram.

22 August 2025 12:19

Australia vs South Africa

37.2

Lungi Ngidi to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Markram.

22 August 2025 12:18

Australia vs South Africa

37.1

Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Burger.

22 August 2025 12:18

Australia vs South Africa

36.6

OUT! Stumped. Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, missed, by Rickelton.

22 August 2025 12:16

Australia vs South Africa

36.5

APPEAL! Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton, appeal made for L.B.W.

22 August 2025 12:15

Australia vs South Africa

36.4

Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock ball half volley, down leg side down the track working, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.

22 August 2025 12:15

Australia vs South Africa

36.3

Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

22 August 2025 12:14

Australia vs South Africa

36.2

Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock length ball, off stump down the track Slog, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Brevis, fielded by Mulder.

22 August 2025 12:14