Temba Bavuma leads South Africa to historic World Test Championship victory, silencing critics and rewriting cricket history.

South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, broke their 27-year jinx of not winning an ICC Trophy. The Proteas defeated Australia by five wickets to win the WTC Final, and the victory will go down in history as the one who finally broke that dreaded ICC curse. The Proteas also did in in style, winning eight Tests in a row to win the title.

South African captain Temba Bavuma celebrated with his son on the ground after lifting the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) mace on Saturday, June 14.

Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s wasn’t just a high-stakes cricket match it also sparked a fresh controversy. South African captain Temba Bavuma has alleged that Australian players used the word “choke” to try and unsettle his team during a crucial phase of the game.

Ashwell Prince celebrated the win in the Proteas dressing room and dedicated a special song to South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma.

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.

Temba Bavuma is battling through a sore hamstring as South Africa chases victory in the WTC Final against Australia at Lord’s. His resilience keeps the Proteas in contention despite visible discomfort.

Temba Bavuma's lion-hearted stand at Lord’s, battling injury and pressure in South Africa’s record WTC chase, has become the emotional heartbeat of a nation dreaming of its first ICC men’s trophy.