SA vs AUS WTC 2025 Final Match Highlights
In a thrilling battle at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, South Africa made history as they beat Australia by five wickets to lift the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025. The Proteas, under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, put up a gritty performance with bat and ball alike to win their first ICC title since the 1998 Champions Trophy, writing a historic chapter in South African cricket history. Let’s take a look at SA vs AUS WTC 2025 Final Match Highlights.
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South Africa vs Australia WTC 2025 Highlights
Smith Stands Alone as Rabada Wrecks Australia
Australia, who were sent in after losing the toss, struggled against an energetic South African bowling attack. Kagiso Rabada was the star with a five-wicket haul (5/51), dismantling top and tail, while Marco Jansen added three key wickets. In spite of a resilient 66 from Steve Smith, Australia collapsed for only 212 in their first innings.
South Africa’s batting reply was also dangerous, as Pat Cummins unleashed havoc with a stunning 6 wickets (6/26). David Bedingham 45 and Bavuma 36 alone offered some resistance as the Proteas fell for 138, 74 runs behind. At this juncture, Australia appeared to be in control.
But South Africa’s bowlers fought back in revenge. Rabada again took the lead, aided by Ngidi and Mulder, as Australia disintegrated to 207 in their second innings. Only Mitchell Starc’s gritty 58* saved the day for Australia during a batting performance that withered under constant pressure. Rabada finished with a match total of 9 wickets.
Markram’s Century Seals South Africa’s Historic Triumph
Pursuing 282 for the win on a tiring surface, South Africa’s opening order demonstrated incredible grit and poise. Aiden Markram played his career-defining innings, making a gorgeous 136 from 207 balls, steadying the chase with maturity and class. He formed vital partnerships, one with Bavuma 66 and another with Bedingham 21*. Losing wickets at regular intervals, the level heads of Markram and Verreynne 4* runs meant there were no nervous moments late on.
Aptly, it was Markram’s innings that put paid to the pursuit and Kyle David Bedingham’s calm presence at the close stamped a legendary victory. South Africa not only won the Test mace in the process but also put to rest years of almosts in major events, standing tall as champions in the longest game format.
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