Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram spoke about how they were targeted with ‘chokers’ sledges by the Australians, and how much it means to lose that baggage.

Temba Bavuma led South Africa to a historic victory over Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's, securing their first ICC title in 27 years. Bavuma's captaincy has been transformative,

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.

Aiden Markram was full of compliments for his captain Temba Bavuma after he scored a fine 66 despite a hamstring strai

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.

The current world Test champion team is Temba Bavuma 's and he is owning it.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie on Friday. Smith was hurt at first slip trying to catch a thick edge by South Africa captain Temba Bavuma at Lord's.