Lord’s : South Africa defeated Australia by 5 wickets in WTC Final 2025 at Lord’s, England. This is their first ICC title win since ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
In thr final, bowling first, South Africa started pushing Australia in backfoot picking 4 for 67 runs. Steven Smith (66), Beau Webster (72) eased off pressure, but another collapse of middle order restricted them to 212. Kagiso Rabada picked 5-fer, while Marco Jansen bagged 3 wickets.
Australia coming to bowl completely forced South Africa to backfoot. Pat Cummins picked 6 wickets and shattered South Africa to 138 runs.
South Africa with determination pressurized Australia. Kagiso Rabada bagged 4 wickets in this innings, while Lungi Ngidi picked 3. Australia with 207 , set target of 282 to South Africa.
The Proteas lost Ryan Rickelton early coming out to Bat. However Aiden Markram smashed 136 (207) including 14 boundaries. Skipper Temba Bavuma (66) accompanied him well, for 147 runs partnership.
Ultimately, Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs creating history for Proteas.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
AUS : 212
Beau Webster : 72 (92)
Steven Smith : 66 (112)
SA :
Kagiso Rabada : 51-5
1st Innings :
SA : 138
David Bedingham : 45 (111)
AUS :
Pat Cummins : 6/28
2nd Innings :
AUS : 207
Mitchell Starc : 58* (136)
SA :
Kagiso Rabada : 4/59
2nd Innings :
SA : 282-5
Aiden Markram : 136 (207)
Temba Bavuma : 66 (134)
AUS :
Mitchell Starc : 3/66
Result : South Africa won by 5 Wickets.
