South Africa showcased an impressive home record during the 2023-25 World Test Championship, winning five out of six matches

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.

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.

South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 at the Lord's Cricket Ground, London. Read more on CricTracker.

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.

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.

In a moment of pure elation and theatrical celebration, South African captain Temba Bavuma was spotted playfully mimicking a machine gun using the ICC Test Championship mace, following South Africa's thrilling five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.