From early setbacks to a record-breaking resurgence, the Proteas combined grit, strategy, and individual brilliance to clinch their maiden WTC crown. Here’s how they did it — in five defining chapters

Donald was part of the 1992 World Cup squad that fell victim to some miscalculations on the part of those deciding a revised target for them when rain interrupted the semi-final against England. They went from needing 22 to win off 13 balls, then suddenly needing 22 off seven and then even that being revised to 22 needed off one ball.

South Africa secured their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title with a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s, the second-highest successful