The countdown to the World Test Championship Final 2025 ended with South Africa clinching their first ICC title after 27 years at the grandest stage. They beat defending champions, Australia, by 5 wickets at the Lord's in London.
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Here’s a detailed look at South Africa’s past performances at Lord’s.
What is South Africa's record in Tests at the Lord's?
The Proteas have taken part in several memorable contests at Lord’s over the years, starting back in the early 1900s. While they haven’t played here as frequently as Australia or India, their record is quite respectable, especially in recent times.
Here’s their complete Test record at Lord’s:
| Matches Played | Won | Losses | Draws | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 36.84% |
Interestingly, 6 of their last 8 matches at Lord’s ended in victory for the Proteas, showing recent form at this venue is strong.
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South Africa and Australia played a Test at Lord’s before way back in 1912, during the Triangular Tournament. In that match, Australia won comfortably by 10 wickets. That remains the only Test meeting between the two teams at Lord’s.