South Africa showcased an impressive home record during the 2023-25 World Test Championship, winning five out of six matches

South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, broke their 27-year jinx of not winning an ICC Trophy. The Proteas defeated Australia by five wickets to win the WTC Final, and the victory will go down in history as the one who finally broke that dreaded ICC curse. The Proteas also did in in style, winning eight Tests in a row to win the title.

Temba Bavuma is battling through a sore hamstring as South Africa chases victory in the WTC Final against Australia at Lord’s. His resilience keeps the Proteas in contention despite visible discomfort.

In a moment of pure elation and theatrical celebration, South African captain Temba Bavuma was spotted playfully mimicking a machine gun using the ICC Test Championship mace, following South Africa's thrilling five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

Ashwell Prince celebrated the win in the Proteas dressing room and dedicated a special song to South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma.

Temba Bavuma's lion-hearted stand at Lord’s, battling injury and pressure in South Africa’s record WTC chase, has become the emotional heartbeat of a nation dreaming of its first ICC men’s trophy.