The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it

The current world Test champion team is Temba Bavuma's and he is owning it. For the first time in his career, possibly even in his life, Bavuma can be "recognised as more than just a black African cricketer,

LONDON: Temba Bavuma hopes leading the Proteas Men’s Team to a historic World Test Championship title at Lord’s on Saturday will elevate him to be “recognised more than just a Black African cricketer” and that the success “inspires our country”.

Temba Bavuma scripted history after he led South Africa to a win in the World Test Championship 2025, beating Australia in the final. Bavuma entered the record books after breaking a huge captaincy record.

South Africa becomes the second team this century to beat the mighty Aussies in an ICC final, giving them ownership of the sparkling silver mace, the symbol of global Test supremacy.

Temba Bavuma silenced critics after South Africa’s WTC triumph, reaffirming their path to the final. The Proteas' resilience secured victory over Australia, cementing Bavuma’s legacy as an unbeaten Test skipper.

South Africa ended their 27-year-old wait to lift an ICC title as they defeated Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2025. Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma has shattered a 104-year-old captaincy world record with his team's win over the Aussies.

Keshav Maharaj and Temba Bavuma were visibly emotional after South Africa beat Australia to win the third edition of the World Test Chamionship.

Temba Bavuma captained South Africa to a historic ICC victory after 27 years. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets at Lord's. Kagiso Rabada's nine wickets and Aiden Markram's century were crucial.