South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, shared a touching moment with his son on the field after lifting the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) mace on Saturday, June 14. The Proteas secured a five-wicket win over Australia in the final held at Lord’s in London. South Africa’s win in the WTC final came through strong performances.
Captain Temba Bavuma stayed calm and scored important runs (36 and 66). Kagiso Rabada was excellent with the ball, taking nine wickets. After getting out for zero in the first innings, Aiden Markram played a brilliant knock of 136 in the second, helping South Africa chase down the tough target of 282 runs.
Following the presentation ceremony, Temba Bavuma was seen taking a celebratory lap around Lord’s with his one-year-old son, proudly holding the WTC mace. The ICC captured the emotional moment and shared it with fans through a video on their official Instagram account.
You can watch the video here:
“Unforgettable Few Days” – Bavuma After South Africa’s Historic WTC Win
During the post-match presentation following the WTC final, Temba Bavuma thanked the fans for their unwavering support throughout the Test and spoke with pride about his team’s effort. Reflecting on the triumph, he stated:
“It’s been a special couple of days! All the support from back home and here has paid off. We have been able to silence the doubters and put together a special performance! Hopefully, it is going to sink in a couple of days. The energy was certainly there and we did not give in at any stage. There have been heartaches in the past, but, the sun is on us at the moment, and we need to ride that momentum.”
“Kagiso Rabada is a phenomenal performer. Aiden Markram was outstanding! He showed grit and stepped up in the second innings, playing the way only he can. ‘Character’ truly defines him. As a team, we earned our place in the final. There were doubts, but this was our chance to silence them—and we’ve done that. Now, it’s time to celebrate with our nation,” Bavuma added.
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