Australia were favourites coming into the final against South Africa - although not perhaps by as big a margin as some perceptions - and also lost from a position of strength: 102 runs ahead on the second day with ten wickets in hand,

WTC 2025 Final: Pat Cummins-led Australia suffered a five-wicket defeat against Temba Bavuma's South Africa in the Final match of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025, at the iconic Lord's in London, on Saturday, June 14th.

South Africa ended their 27-year wait for an ICC title by defeating Australia in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord’s. The win sparked emotion and praise from players, legends, and fans around the world.

Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram have pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory over Australia in a gripping World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

In the heavyset shadows of a morning still sleeping, little Sam Konstas would sneak into his parents’ bedroom in their home in Sydney’s southern suburbs and rummage about for some shoes and socks. He’d then move to the bed,

Temba Bavuma made history by leading South Africa to their first ICC title in 27 years, defeating Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. This marks the country’s first ICC trophy since 1998.

Final: Here's what Temba Bavuma had to say about South Africa's triumph against Australia at the Lord's Cricket Ground.