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.

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.

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.

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

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. A video of the same surfaced on social media as the spectators stood up to applaud the Proteas' captain's knock.

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.