WTC Final: Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten captaincy run continues as South Africa has won the historic title by defeating Australia. Cricket news

Temba Bavuma’s modest career number with BAT may not shout dominance, but his leadership record now speaks volume. On Saturday, the South African captain extended his unbeaten streak in Test cricket, guided Protease for his first ICC title in 27 years – a stunning win over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2025 at Lord’s.Since assuming the reins in early 2023, Bavuma has quietly mastered the revival of the red ball of South Africa. In only 10 tests as skipper, he now wins nine wins and a draw, one impeccable record consisting of the historic series win and, now, the most prestigious award in Test cricket.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!South Africa pursued a challenging 282 -Rana target against Defending Champions Australia, which to raise the prestigious WTC mace to join New Zealand (2021) and Australia (2023) as winners in three versions of the championships.

Bavuma led the front in the final. After scoring 36 runs in the first innings of 138 in the first innings, he returned with Proteas under pressure in the fourth innings. Digging deeply, the skipper produced 66 from 134 balls, anchoring the third wicket partnership of 147 runs with Aiden Markram (136 runs 207), which laid the foundation for the historic victory.

His recent run with BAT has shown his leadership success. Since becoming the captain, Bavuma has scored more than 900 runs on an average of 57 – a jump that is important for the revival of South Africa in Test cricket.The WTC Final Triumph not only breaks the long ICC title of South Africa – Dating back in the 1998 ICC Nockout Trophy – but also gives the location of Bavuma in the history of Protia as one of their most successful testing leaders.