WTC Final, Day 4: South Africa end 27 years of pain to overcome Australia and lift the WTC trophy — Action in Images

South Africa beat Australia by 5 wickets at Lord's to become the newest World Test Champions, lifting the ICC Test Mace.

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Temba Bavuma takes a lap of honour with his son, celebrating with his teammates and his family after becoming the South African captain to end their long-time curse of falling just short at the ultimate stage. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Australian captain Pat Cummins takes the wicket of his opposite number Temba Bavuma, providing an early wicket on day 4 and breaking the partnership. A small window opened for Australia. (AFP)

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Mitchell Starc celebrates after bowling Tristan Stubbs through the gate. The Aussie removed his Delhi Capitals teammate, placing some stress on the proceedings for the Proteas. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Aiden Markram couldn't stay at the crease to finish the job, but received a huge standing ovation from the Lord's crowd after walking off having scored 136. A match-winning effort from the South African batter. (Action Images via Reuters)

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South African wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne was the player with the winning runs for his team, striking Starc through the covers for four to hand South Africa their first ICC title in 27 years. (REUTERS)

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Aiden Markram received man of the match honours after scoring 136, and also taking a wicket in each of Australia's innings, including that of Steven Smith. Pictured here sharing a drink with fans in the crowd, a much-deserved refreshment after being crowned a national hero. (AFP)

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After 27 long years of waiting, South Africa finally lift a senior ICC trophy. Plenty of heartache and disappointment to put behind them after years of not-quite-there, but a reason for the entire country to celebrate. (AFP)