Temba Bavuma led South Africa to a historic victory over Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's, securing their first ICC t

South Africa ended their 27-year-old wait to lift an ICC title as they defeated Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2025. Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma has shattered a 104-year-old captaincy world record with his team's win over the Aussies.

South African captain Temba Bavuma was given a standing ovation by the spectators at the Lord's Cricket Ground as he was walking back after getting out for 66 on day four of the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Temba Bavuma's Proteas overcame their 'chokers' tag, defeating Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy.

South Africa becomes the second team this century to beat the mighty Aussies in an ICC final, giving them ownership of the sparkling silver mace, the symbol of global Test supremacy.

Temba Bavuma silenced critics after South Africa’s WTC triumph, reaffirming their path to the final. The Proteas' resilience secured victory over Australia, cementing Bavuma’s legacy as an unbeaten Test skipper.

The current world Test champion team is Temba Bavuma 's and he is owning it.

South Africa claimed victory in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's. South Africa clinched their first ICC trophy in 27 years. Notably, they have now joined New Zealand and Australia as the third different (WTC) winner.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie on Friday. Smith was hurt at first slip trying to catch a thick edge by South Africa captain Temba Bavuma at Lord's.