On Lord’s historic ground, South Africa made history by defeating Australia by 5 wickets in the final of the World Test Championship 2025. This victory was not just a trophy, but the answer to 27 years of expectations. Earlier, South Africa won the ICC Champions Trophy in 1998.

Australia’s Gurur broken under the captaincy of Bavuma

Temba Bavuma’s leadership ability made the final a memorable match. South Africa defeated Australia for the first time in a knockout match of an ICC tournament.

Till now, this team was constantly losing against Australia in knockout – whether it is the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup or Champions Trophy.

New chapter in record book

With this historic victory, the records of three legendary Australian players were also broken –

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood never faced defeat in a final match.

Captain Pat Cummins were also invincible in the final of the ICC tournament.

But Bavuma & Company collapsed the records of these three.

Great captaincy in WTC cycle

During the WTC 2023-25, Temba Bavuma captained 8 matches, winning 7 and 1 draw. He was an invincible captain in this cycle – this achievement is unique in itself.

How was the match?

Australia first innings: 212 runs (Smith 66, Webster 72 | Rabada 5 wickets)

South Africa first innings: 138 runs (Bedingham 45, Bavuma 36 | Cummins 6 wickets)

Australia Second Innings: 207 runs (Stark 58*, Kerry 43 | Rabada 4 wickets)

South Africa second innings: target by 5 wickets (Markram 136, Bavuma 66)

Markram’s brilliant century

Aidan Markram played under pressure and hit the match winning 136 runs in the second innings. His innings included 14 fours. Captain Bavuma also played a decisive role in the team’s victory by scoring 66 runs.

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