South Africa, Temba Bavuma
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The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it
Across four days at Lord's, Temba Bavuma's team shows history, both distant and recent, can be overcome by a group brimming with talent and resilience.
Temba Bavuma stood tall at Lord’s, not just as a captain, but as a symbol of belief for his country as South Africa lifted the World Test Championship trophy. It was their first ICC title in 27 years,
South African captain Temba Bavuma has recorded his name in the cricketing history as he became the first skipper clinch the World Test Championship (WTC)
A five-wicket victory in a match Australia dominated for a large part, revealed the steel within Temba Bavuma’s men. On the hope-metre, what Bavuma’s troops achieved is on par with the feat of Kapil’s Devils in the 1983 World Cup.
Aiden Markram’s magnificent unbeaten 102 helped South Africa edge closer to World Test Championship final triumph
Temba Bavuma’s gritty half-century in the WTC Final kept South Africa’s hopes alive as they chased victory. Fans at Lord’s erupted in cheers, chanting his name in admiration for his determined performance.