History Created! South Africa Beat Australia in the WTC Final 2025, Check Who Deserves the Credit

South Africa shocked the cricketing fraternity after they defeated Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025. The match, at The Oval, became a Day 5 thriller as the Proteas achieved a tense fourth-innings chase to secure their maiden WTC title.

Aiden Markram: The WTC Final 2025 Hero

A century without much of a slog or resort to flash from Aiden Markram, whose composed 138 from 241 balls was the glue in South Africa's chase. His disrupter of an innings was one part grit, one part patience and one part elegance, all done with pressure on the screws.  Facing a fierce Australian pace attack on a worn fifth-day pitch, Markram's performance stood out as one of the finest in a WTC final. His century didn't just win the match—it redefined his career and proved he could deliver when it mattered most.

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets to win their maiden World Test Championship title; South Africa won the ICC trophy after 27 years

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Bowlers Who Set the Stage

But even before Markram did, it was up to the Proteas bowlers to provide the team with a glimmer. Kagiso Rabada's devastating 4/47 spell in the second innings helped rip the spine out of the Australian order. Marco Jansen's pace and bounce left a mark, applying unrelenting pressure. Together, they restricted Australia to a small target, swinging the balance in South Africa's favor.

Temba Bavuma's Smart Captaincy

By James Wokabi Temba Bavuma led from the front – not with the bat, though – but with his cricketing brain. His cheerfulness and steadiness contributed to the upbeat team spirit in tense situations. Bavuma had faith in his young stars, and that leap of faith paid off handsomely.

Attempt Fails in Australia

Australia didn't go quietly. Pat Cummins put his heart where his hand was, and Travis Head fought back in a counterattacking fashion to offer the Aussies an unexpected boost. However, the South African team played like one with destiny on its side.

The WTC Final 2025 will go down as a watershed moment in South African Cricket. Assisted by Markram's outstanding performance and a team effort, the Proteas have reached where they were meant to be all along.