South Africa banished the generational trauma of woe on the world stage and their reputation as cricket’s “chokers” by downing Australia in a thrilling World Test Championship final at Lords on Saturday.

LONDON (AP) — South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday. The Proteas achieved their first major cricket title in 27 years, sparking celebrations at Lord’s.