4
3
0
0
1
W
= 8
Match Details
AUS vs SA, Final TEST, WTC Final 2025 live
SA 138(57.1)
282-5(83.4)
South Africa won by 5 wickets 🏆
212(56.4)
AUS
(65.0)207-10
+
P'ship : 6(16)
Commentary
All
Highlights
Overs
W
6s
4s
Inn 1
Inn 2
Inn 3
Inn 4
Milestone
That's it from our coverage of a magnificent ICC WTC finals with the South African team coming on top in a topsy turvy encounter. A magnificent bowling performance in the first innings and then a strong batting display in the 2nd has helped the side overhaul the mighty Australians. Not to forget the wonderful WTC cycle the Proteas had that culminated into this moment.
Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide, scorer/analyst Bishal Mandal and statistician Aman. Stay tuned for more action from around the world.
Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide, scorer/analyst Bishal Mandal and statistician Aman. Stay tuned for more action from around the world.
TROPHY DROUGHT SEASON 👇
UEFA Champions League – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
UEFA Champions League – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Won after 55 years (first-ever UCL title since club’s founding in 1970)
UEFA Europa League – Tottenham Hotspur
UEFA Europa League – Tottenham Hotspur
Won after 17 years (first major trophy since 2008 League Cup)
FA Cup – Crystal Palace
FA Cup – Crystal Palace
Won after 114 years (first-ever FA Cup title)
EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) – Newcastle United
EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) – Newcastle United
Won after 70 years (first domestic trophy since 1955 FA Cup)
Bundesliga – Bayern Munich
Bundesliga – Bayern Munich
Harry Kane won his first league title (after years without a major club trophy)
Sheffield Shield (Australia) – South Australia (won after 29 years)
Sheffield Shield (Australia) – South Australia (won after 29 years)
South Australia claimed their first Sheffield Shield title since 1996, breaking a 29-year drought.
Big Bash League (BBL) – Hobart Hurricanes (won after 14 years)
Big Bash League (BBL) – Hobart Hurricanes (won after 14 years)
The Hurricanes clinched their maiden BBL title by defeating Sydney Thunder in the final, ending a 14-year wait.
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) - Saint Lucia Kings (won after 11 years)
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) - Saint Lucia Kings (won after 11 years)
The Saint Lucia Kings defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final to break their title drought and secure their maiden CPL crown.
Indian Premier League (IPL) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (won after 18 years)
Indian Premier League (IPL) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (won after 18 years)
RCB secured their maiden IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final, ending an 18-year-long wait.
World Test Championship (WTC 2023-25) - South Africa (won after 27 years)
World Test Championship (WTC 2023-25) - South Africa (won after 27 years)
South Africa have finally ended their 27-year-long wait for an ICC trophy! In a momentous occasion at Lord's, they outclassed Australia to clinch the ICC World Test Championship title.
~ Pritam Dey
~ Pritam Dey
Temba Bavuma walks towards Jay Shah, the ICC Chairman, who hands him the Mace. He lifts it with his teammates as the fireworks go off. The celebrations begin as South Africa are the Champions.
Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain): "It's been a special couple of days. At some point I felt like we were back in South Africa with all the support. We preapred hard for this and we've worked hard for this moment. We had a lot of belief but also a lot of doubters and we're happy that we were able to play well enough to get that type of result. Special moment for us as a team and for people back home. It will really sink in a couple of days but yeah, it's been special.
The energy was there. Us as a team we've been wanting this, knocking at the door, being relentless, getting ourselves in positions where we can be in finals. We've gone through the heartache and disappointment. That responsibility, we've been carrying it and hopefully this is one of many.
[On Rabada] KG is a magnificent player. Couple of days ago I went to the ICC Hall of fame and I think in a couple of years KG will be one of those guys. He came into the game with controversy behind him. He was motivated to do what he needed to do and like a champion he came and did what he did.
[On Markram] Unbelievable. Couple of months ago people were asking why Aiden is in the team and character is something that we look at and a guy like Aiden he carries all those traits. We knew in the 2nd innings we're gonna have to come out and play and he played it in true Aiden fashion. Again another massive player for us. Character has been a big thing for us as a team and those 2 guys are the ones who carry that.
Us as a team, we got ourselves in the final. We are happy to perform like this. As a country, here's an opportunity for us to as divided as we are at times to forget all of that and rejoice in this moment and just be one. I'm sure that people back home will be celebrating with us."
The energy was there. Us as a team we've been wanting this, knocking at the door, being relentless, getting ourselves in positions where we can be in finals. We've gone through the heartache and disappointment. That responsibility, we've been carrying it and hopefully this is one of many.
[On Rabada] KG is a magnificent player. Couple of days ago I went to the ICC Hall of fame and I think in a couple of years KG will be one of those guys. He came into the game with controversy behind him. He was motivated to do what he needed to do and like a champion he came and did what he did.
[On Markram] Unbelievable. Couple of months ago people were asking why Aiden is in the team and character is something that we look at and a guy like Aiden he carries all those traits. We knew in the 2nd innings we're gonna have to come out and play and he played it in true Aiden fashion. Again another massive player for us. Character has been a big thing for us as a team and those 2 guys are the ones who carry that.
Us as a team, we got ourselves in the final. We are happy to perform like this. As a country, here's an opportunity for us to as divided as we are at times to forget all of that and rejoice in this moment and just be one. I'm sure that people back home will be celebrating with us."
The South African players receive their championship medals now.
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain): "Yeah, things can change pretty quickly. But unfortunately, this was a bridge too far
There are always a few things. Having a decent first-innings lead, you want to bat the opposition out. Maybe we would have loved to play one more session to get us a decent total. They didn't give us the chance.
I think a bit of both. Again, it's wonderful two years. Boys worked really hard to get us here. It was tough batting when the ball was darting all around.
(On Starc-Hazlewood batting partnership) You were clapping each run. But at the same time, you know that the wicket was getting flat. Things can change quickly here but unfortunately, it didn't happen.
I think we gave every chance. Lyon bowled really well. He looked threatening and Aiden and Temba played beautifully.
South Africa showed why they are in the finals. All four days, they kept themselves in the game and whenever they got a sniff, they pounced on the opportunity. A big congratulations to South Africa.
Would have preferred The Oval (laughs). Test cricket is the pinnacle. You work hard for two years to get here. One-game shoot-off. But a great spectacle for everyone."
There are always a few things. Having a decent first-innings lead, you want to bat the opposition out. Maybe we would have loved to play one more session to get us a decent total. They didn't give us the chance.
I think a bit of both. Again, it's wonderful two years. Boys worked really hard to get us here. It was tough batting when the ball was darting all around.
(On Starc-Hazlewood batting partnership) You were clapping each run. But at the same time, you know that the wicket was getting flat. Things can change quickly here but unfortunately, it didn't happen.
I think we gave every chance. Lyon bowled really well. He looked threatening and Aiden and Temba played beautifully.
South Africa showed why they are in the finals. All four days, they kept themselves in the game and whenever they got a sniff, they pounced on the opportunity. A big congratulations to South Africa.
Would have preferred The Oval (laughs). Test cricket is the pinnacle. You work hard for two years to get here. One-game shoot-off. But a great spectacle for everyone."
5:40 PM IST, 1:10 PM Local Time: The presentation kicks off with Stuart Broad bringing the Test mace and putting it on the pedestal. The match officials will now receive their medals. The Australian squad receive their respective medals.
Commentary