South Africa Win ICC Trophy | 27-Year Wait Ends
- Lord's witnessed history as south Africa clinched its inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets in the 2025 final.
- Australia, after winning the toss and electing to bat, was limited to a mere 212 runs.
- South Africa's first innings mirrored Australia's struggles, as they were bowled out for 138, handing Australia a 74-run lead.
South Africa has won the ICC World Test Championship, ending a 27-year drought and claiming their first major ICC trophy! Aiden Markram‘s stellar century fueled a five-wicket victory over australia in a historic match at Lord’s. Kagiso Rabada spearheaded the bowling attack, while the Proteas chased down a challenging target. Australia faltered with both bat and ball, despite some resistance from Smith and Webster. This triumph marks a new era for South African cricket. News Directory 3 is proud to bring you this exciting update. Discover the key moments and what this win means for the future of South African cricket. what’s next for the champions?
South Africa Wins First World Test Championship
Updated June 15, 2025
Lord’s witnessed history as south Africa clinched its inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets in the 2025 final. This victory marks the end of a 27-year wait for an ICC trophy, a important milestone in South African cricket.
Australia, after winning the toss and electing to bat, was limited to a mere 212 runs. Their top order faltered, with Marnus Labuschagne unable to solidify his new position. Steve Smith scored 66 runs but lacked support. Beau Webster emerged as the top scorer with 72.Kagiso Rabada lead South Africa’s dominant pace attack, claiming five wickets, while Marco Jansen took three.
South Africa’s first innings mirrored Australia’s struggles, as they were bowled out for 138, handing Australia a 74-run lead. David Bedingham scored 45, followed by captain Temba Bavuma with 36. Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins exploited the overcast conditions, leading australia’s bowling attack. At this stage, Australia appeared to be in control of the World Test Championship final.
Australia’s second innings proved equally challenging, as they managed only 207. Rabada once again wreaked havoc. Mitchell starc’s 58 runs provided some resistance.Lungi Ngidi’s dismissal of Smith proved pivotal, boosting South Africa’s confidence.
Chasing 282, South Africa needed resilience, and Aiden Markram delivered with a superb 136 off 207 balls, anchoring the innings.Markram said luck played a role in his innings. Kyle Verreynne ultimately sealed the victory, sparking celebrations as South Africa secured the ICC World test Championship. The Proteas completed the chase with five wickets remaining, thanks to Bavuma and the middle order. Markram’s innings is already being hailed as one of the finest in South African cricket history, a true sports achievement.
| Team | Score | Overs | Top Scorer | Key Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 212/10 | 56.4 | Beau Webster 72 | Kagiso Rabada 5/51 |
| South Africa | 138/10 | 57.1 | david Bedingham 45 | Pat Cummins 6/28 |
| Australia | 207/10 | 60 | Mitchell Starc 58* | Kagiso Rabada 4/59 |
| South Africa | 282/5 | 83.4 | Aiden Markram 136 | Mitchell Starc 3/66 |
What’s next
With the World Test Championship secured, south Africa looks to build on this success and continue its dominance in international cricket.