The Proteas won the ICC World Test Championship, earning a record $3.6 million prize, the highest payout ever in Test cricket history for a single tournament.

South Africa defeated Australia in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord's to win only their second-ever ICC trophy

From Kagiso Rabada with the ball initially to Aiden Markram with the bat later, South Africa found heroes who battled the odds as well as public perception to forge an evergreen global triumph

The International Cricket Council (ICC) thanks the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for successfully hosting the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025. South Africa won the trophy for the first time courtesy of a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s, which hosted the Final for the first time.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the full schedule for the 2025-27 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), featuring 71 matches across two years and nine participating nations. The announcement comes after South Africa clinched their maiden WTC title by defeating Australia in the final at Lord’s.

South Africa ended their 27-year wait for an ICC title by defeating Australia in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord’s. The win sparked emotion and praise from players, legends, and fans around the world.