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South Africa continue to celebrate their ICC World Test Championship final victory against Australia at Lord's.    

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has predicted the winner of the upcoming Test series between India and England.  

Steve Smith was sent to hospital during the third day of WTC Final between South Africa and Australia after the veteran suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger while fielding in the slip cordon.

The 2023-2025 World Test Championship (WTC) was the third edition of the premier Test cricket tournament and it came to an end on Saturday, June 14 with South Africa defeating Australia in the final at Lord's. South Africa ended a 27-year-long wait for an ICC trophy by winning the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 title. This is the maiden WTC title and second ICC trophy for South Africa. Their last ICC title came in 1998 when South Africa won the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy. As the 2023-2025 WTC cycle comes to an end, let's take a look at some of the top individual performances, noticeable records and more.

Aiden Markram’s majestic 136 in the second innings after bagging a duck in the first innings, led the way for South Africa to chase down 282 on day four’s play and lift the ICC WTC mace for the first time. 

Aiden Markram created history by becoming the first-ever South African batter to score a century in an ICC tournament Final. Markram achieved this massive feat for South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final against Australia at Lord's, London. After his historic knock, the 30-year-old Markram joined legends like Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting and others in the elite list. Here's the list of the first players to score a century for their respective teams in an ICC tournament final:

This is not their first ICC trophy, they won the inaugural ICC Champions Trophy back in 1998. South Africa started participating in ICC events from 1992. South Africa became the third team to win a World Test Championship Title after New Zealand in 2021 and Australia in 2023.

This is the second ICC trophy for South Africa. Their last ICC title came in 1998 when South Africa won the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy.

With Markram and Bavuma showing poise, precision, and authority in amassing runs while complementing each other, the duo have ensured that South Africa are on the cusp of a very special cricketing achievement on day four.  

Aiden Markram showcased his class against a quality Australian bowling lineup with his eighth Test century during World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final against Australia at Lord's, London. 

Steve Smith left the field during the WTC Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's to receive treatment on his finger and was later sent to hospital for scans.

Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a historic performance with the ball against South Africa in the ongoing World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord's. He rattled the South African batting lineup by producing the best bowling figures in the WTC Final history. Here's the list of top 5 bowling figures in an innings in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final history:

The Temba Bavuma-led South Africa need 282 runs to win the WTC Final after they bowled out South Africa for 207 in their second innings.

Captain Temba Bavuma will lead a well-rounded South Africa lineup in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, starting on Wednesday, June 11 at the Lord's Cricket Ground.  

The World Test Championship (WTC) final will be played between Australia and South Africa from Wednesday, June 11 at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. A day ahead of the mega clash, Australia captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday announced his team's playing XI and explained the reasons behind the selection. Here's Australia's playing XI for WTC final against South Africa:

Pat Cummins-led Australia are eyeing to become the first team to win the WTC twice after previously lifting the mace in 2023, beating India at The Oval in the second edition of the tournament.  

James Anderson has picked a total of 123 wickets at Lord's in 29 Test matches at the iconic London ground. So,the former England quick passed on some advice to the respective teams before the WTC Final starts on Wednesday, June 11.  

The much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will be played from June 11-15, 2025 at iconic Lord's. Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023. On the other hand, a determined South Africa aim for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. Most of the players from both Australia And South Africa recently played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for different franchises. Now, they are all set to give their 100 percent for their countries. Here's the list of South Africa and Australian players, who took part in IPL 2025 and will now play in WTC final:

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has backed IPL star to become the x-factor for South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia.   

South Africa will mark their first-ever appearance in a World Test Championship final when they face-off against Australia in the one-off clash from June 11-15. South Africa have played 18 Tests at Lord’s, but it doesn’t make for a great reading - six wins, eight defeats and four draws.