The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it

LONDON: Temba Bavuma hopes leading the Proteas Men’s Team to a historic World Test Championship title at Lord’s on Saturday will elevate him to be “recognised more than just a Black African cricketer” and that the success “inspires our country”.

South Africa clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship title, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's. Cricket legends and fans celebrated the historic victory, congratulating the team and captain Temba Bavuma.

Temba Bavuma scripted history after he led South Africa to a win in the World Test Championship 2025, beating Australia in the final. Bavuma entered the record books after breaking a huge captaincy record.

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.

A wise decision taken by Aiden Makram regarding Temba Bavuma brought South Africa its crown jewel when it won the WTC final, beating Australia.

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 captained South Africa to a historic ICC victory after 27 years. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets at Lord's. Kagiso Rabada's nine wickets and Aiden Markram's century were crucial.

Keshav Maharaj and Temba Bavuma were visibly emotional after South Africa beat Australia to win the third edition of the World Test Chamionship.