South Africa won their first ICC title in 27 years by defeating Australia in WTC final at Lord’s. This was South Africa’s first ICC men’s global title since 1998. This win of South Africa against Australia was celebrated across the cricketing world with all the former players and fans around the world.
Aiden Markram’s excellent 136 runs and captain Bavuma’s 66 runs helped South Africa end a 27-year-old ICC trophy drought as they defeat Australia by 5 wickets to won the World Test Championship Final.
Details about the match statistics:
Here are the key statistics from the 2025 ICC WTC Final between South Africa and Australia:
| Team | Innings | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1st Innings | 138 all out | David Bedingham – 45Pat Cummins – 6/28 |
| 2nd Innings | 282/5 (Target: 282) | Aiden Markram – 136Temba Bavuma – 66Mitchell Starc – 3/66 | |
| Result | Won by 5 wickets | ||
| Australia | 1st Innings | 212 all out | Beau Webster – 72Steve Smith – 66Kagiso Rabada – 5/51 |
| 2nd Innings | 207 all out | Mitchell Starc – 58*Alex Carey – 43Rabada – 4/59Lungi Ngidi – 3/38 | |
| Target Set | 282 runs |
How did Aiden Markram’s century impact the WTC final?
The turning point of the WTC final was the century of Aiden Markram’s century. His 136 runs helped South Africa’s chase of 282 runs. Markram’s crucial innings stabilizing the batting of SA after the early setbacks. Throughout the chase, his calmness and ability to absorbs the pressure of the Australia’s bowling attack.
Aiden Markram’s also acknowledge his inning of the WTC final and said his most important runs of his career.
What strategies did South Africa use to secure their victory?
A strategic masterpiece and a testament to their resilience – South Africa won the WTC final in unforgettable fashion. Here’s how it unfolded:
- Dominant Bowling Attack : Kagiso Rabada’s nine-wicket haul dismantled Australia’s batting and kept them under constant pressure.
- Good Partnerships : Aiden Markram and Bavuma’s 147-runs partnership stopped Australia to comeback in to the final match and secured the WTC title.
- South Africa’s fielding : The fielding unit of SA was very sharp and it forced to Australia to go for the risky shots.
What were the standout performances in the final?
Below are the standout performances of the WTC final match :
Aiden Markram’s crucial century:
Markram’s scored 136 runs in 207 balls which helps South Africa to chase 282 runs. His composer and clamness was very important to perform him in this under pressure situation.
Captain Inning of Bavuma:
Even though he had a hamstring injury, Bavuma got 66 runs off of 134 balls, working with Markram to make an important 147-run partnership.
Rabada’s bowling:
Rabada was the most impressive bowler of the WTC final, claiming nine wickets with 5/51 in the first innings and 4/59 in the second.
Mitchell Starc’s bowling spell:
The finest bowler of Australia, Starc taken 3 wickets and given 66 runs in the second inning of WTC final.
What does WTC final victory mean for South Africa’s cricket’s future?
For the South Africa, WTC final win is more than just a trophy and it is the turning point of the South African cricket’s future. And this victory over Australia – finally removed the tag of “Chokers” that was joined with South Africa for decades.
The captain of South Africa Temba Bavuma also added that – this win could unite a divided nation, bringing South Africans together in celebration. In the leadership of Bavuma, SA team have won 9 matches and 1 draw out of total 10.
This victory of South Africa also encouraging country’s young talent to pursue Test cricket. With this historic win, South Africa has finally buried their past heartbreaks and stepped into a new era.
After this win of WTC final, South Africa now move from being “strong contenders” to proven champions and earning deeper respect on the global stage. South Africa will approach upcoming ICC events like the 2025 Champions Trophy and 2027 World Cup with renewed self-belief and momentum after won the WTC title.