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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,
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.
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South African captain Temba Bavuma has recorded his name in the cricketing history as he became the first skipper clinch the World Test Championship (WTC)
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Temba Bavuma stood tall at Lord’s, not just as a captain, but as a symbol of belief for his country as South Africa lifted the World Test Championship trophy. It was their first ICC title in 27 years,
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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”.
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.
Across four days at Lord's, Temba Bavuma's team shows history, both distant and recent, can be overcome by a group brimming with talent and resilience.
A wise decision taken by Aiden Makram regarding Temba Bavuma brought South Africa its crown jewel when it won the WTC final, beating Australia.
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.