ICC WTC Final 2025 – History Made at Lord’s: South Africa Crowned WTC Champions After 27-Year Wait!
- googlyguide
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
South Africa defeat Australia by 5 wickets to become World Test Champions!
Final Score Summary
Australia 1st Innings: 212 all out (56.4)
South Africa 1st Innings: 138 all out (57.1)
Australia 2nd Innings: 207 all out (65)
South Africa 2nd Innings: 282/5 (83.4)
Day 4 Highlights
After 27 years of heartbreaks, near-misses, and rebuilding phases — South Africa have finally done it.They are the WTC Champions 2025, lifting their first ICC trophy in history by defeating defending champions Australia at the Home of Cricket — Lord’s.
Chasing 282, Aiden Markram resumed on 110* and kept calm amid rising tension. He fell for a spectacular 136 (216), just 6 runs short of the winning moment — but his knock sealed South Africa’s control.
Temba Bavuma, unbeaten on 66, held firm as captain and ensured his team crossed the finish line with poise. The Proteas finished on 282/5, scripting a golden chapter in South African cricket.
Key Performers
Aiden Markram: 136 (216) – Match-winning knock
Temba Bavuma: 66 (134) – Calm leadership under pressure
Kagiso Rabada: 9 wickets in the match
Pat Cummins: 6/28 – A fighting captain’s spell
Mitchell Starc: 58 (2nd innings) & key breakthrough
South Africa’s WTC Journey
Undefeated under Bavuma’s captaincy, South Africa showcased resilience, depth, and tactical brilliance throughout the WTC 2023–25 cycle. From gritty away wins to dominant home displays, this victory crowns a perfectly timed peak.
Full-Time Result
South Africa won the WTC Final 2025 by 5 wickets
A historic first ICC title for the Rainbow Nation!
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