In a dramatic finale at Lord's, South Africa won their first ICC World Test Championship title as they overpowered Australia by five wickets in a nail-biting encounter that lasted only three days. Having been bowled out for 138 in the first innings in reply to Australia's 212, South Africa were presented with a difficult target of 282 in the fourth innings. But Aiden Markram stepped up to the plate with a record 136, leading the pursuit with coolness. Temba Bavuma's integral 66 and David Bedingham's classy finishing stroke added to South Africa's stranglehold on the last day. Pat Cummins' first-innings 6-wicket haul and Starc's second-innings strikes proved futile as South Africa's fourth-innings determination outshone Australia's bowling artillery, guaranteeing a landmark victory at the Home of Cricket Watch here One of the most phenomenally responsible, nerveless 4th innings centuries in the game from Aiden Markram. Fitting that the former ICCU19World Cup winning captain & (K G Rabada) helps guide Temba Bavuma’s team to the 🌈 Nation’s greatest cricketing moment. ICC WTC Champs 2025. — Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 14, 2025 HOME!!!!! 🏆 — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) June 14, 2025 Well done @ProteasMenCSA .. everything went right from the toss already .. enjoy the celebrations 🥂🥂🥂 👏 — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) June 14, 2025 Congratulations to the Proteas the ICC Test Champions . We are proud of Captain Themba Bavuma for leading from the front. A victory for you and for the nation.#WtcFinal2025 — Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) June 14, 2025 Brilliant win by South Africa… what a great Test match. 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/XTZjfngLLI — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 14, 2025 Bosh and Boom 💥 What a win for @ProteasMenCSA they have out skilled and out wanted the Australians. tremendously led by Temba Bavuma. They’re a team that shows how powerful purpose, passion and belief are in shaping the path to a trophy. A glorious day for South Africa — Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 14, 2025 Also Read | Watch: Trent Boult Drops Bat, Gets Run Out Hilariously vs TSK South Africa’s Long Wait Ends with Glorious ICC Title Win South Africa have finally ended their decades-long wait for an ICC title by clinching the World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord's. The Proteas defeated Australia in a record-breaking match to claim their first-ever ICC Trophy, which ended their 27-year wait. With captain Temba Bavuma at the helm, the South African side performed a display of dominance during the tournament, winning eight consecutive Tests to win the title. Their victory at the hallowed cricketing home was a source of pride and celebration for a nation that had spent years suffering on the world stage. Their win not only closed down critics but also filled millions of followers with joy because they had waited decades to see their team experience international victory.