Twitter Reactions: Hope rises as Temba Bavuma-led South Africa wins ICC WTC Final 2025

South Africa secured their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title with a five-wicket victory over Australia at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. This win marked the Proteas’ second ICC title, their first since the Wills International Cup in 1998 (later renamed as Champions Trophy), ending a 27-year wait for silverware.

The Proteas entered the WTC final as table-toppers in the 2023–25 cycle, having won 8 out of 12 matches. The skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl first. South Africa dominated Day 1 by bowling out Australia for 212, with the help of a brilliant five-wicket haul from Kagiso Rabada. Steve Smith (66) and Beau Webster (72) were the top scorers for Australia.

But, Australia bounced back late on Day 1, taking four quick South African wickets. On Day 2, Australian skipper Pat Cummins led a fierce bowling attack, claiming six wickets to dismiss South Africa for just 138. David Bedingham top-scored for the Proteas with 45 runs.

With a significant lead in hand, Australia aimed to post a challenging total in the second innings. But South Africa’s bowlers struck again, Lungi Ngidi picked up three wickets while Rabada added another four to his tally. Mitchell Starc fought hard with 58 runs and was well-supported by Alex Carey scoring 43, which helped Australia reach 207.

South Africa were chasing 282 runs and showed great composure in their 2nd innings. By the end of Day 3, they had posted 213 while needing just 63 more runs. Aiden Markram, who had already completed his century, ended up scoring 136 on Day 4. He had solid support from Bavuma (66) and South Africa chased down the target comfortably. Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs by sealing a memorable victory.

This historic triumph not only gave South Africa their first WTC title but also ended a long-standing ICC trophy drought which made it a momentous occasion in their history.

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Robbie Uthappa@robbieuthappa

SOUTH AFRICA… Champions FINALLY!! So well deserved!! Mighty congratulations!! 😊

05:19 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Carlos Brathwaite@CRBrathwaite26

Congrats South Africa Makram and Rabada as a duo is so clutch U19 World Cup final ✅ World Test Championship Final ✅

05:18 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Kumar Sangakkara@KumarSanga2

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

05:16 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Irfan Pathan@IrfanPathan

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa has created history. Rabada was brilliant. Aiden Markram has not only engraved his name on the Lord’s Honours Board but also in the history of South African cricket.

05:16 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Ian Raphael Bishop@irbishi

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.

05:03 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Dale Steyn@DaleSteyn62

HOME!!!!! 🏆

05:15 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Chris Gayle@henrygayle

Masterful Markram! Great win by South Africa led by Temba Bavuma. This was a great ad for test cricket. Congratulations to ICC World Test Champions South Africa! @Dafabet

05:16 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Shreevats goswami@shreevats1

Well done southafrica. What a day ! 🇿🇦. Entire country will be proud. ICC test champion ! #SAvsAUS

05:17 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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Sandeep Lamichhane@Sandeep25

A long wait ends. Congratulations to South Africa on a well-deserved ICC title! A special knock from Markram, solid support from Bavuma, and fiery bowling by Rabada and co. sealed the deal. Well done South Africa 🇿🇦🔥🏆 #ICCWTC2025Final @ICC

05:18 PM · Jun 14, 2025

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