South Africa triumphed over Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25, securing a memorable five-wicket win at Lord’s in London. Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas showcased exceptional cricket to claim their first ICC title in 27 years.
After winning the toss, South Africa bowled brilliantly, dismissing Australia for just 212 in the first innings, with Kagiso Rabada leading the charge with a five-wicket haul. However, their batting faltered under pressure, as they were bundled out for 138, conceding a 74-run lead.
Despite the setback, Bavuma’s men bounced back strongly. The pacers once again rose to the occasion, restricting Australia to 207 in their second innings and setting up a target of 282.
Aiden Markram emerged as the hero of the match, playing a stunning knock under pressure. His unbeaten 136 anchored the chase, with captain Temba Bavuma contributing a gutsy 66 despite a hamstring injury. Their crucial 147-run partnership guided South Africa to a famous win, completing the chase in just four days and earning them the coveted Test mace.
Prize Money for South Africa’s Victory in the ICC WTC 2023-25
South Africa’s win will be remembered as one of the greatest achievements in the history of their cricket, and the Proteas will also receive a substantial prize for their success in the ICC WTC 2023-25. Led by Temba Bavuma, the team will be awarded $3.6 million (approximately 31.05 crore INR).
Australia, who finished as runners-up, will receive $2.1 million (approximately 18.63 crore INR). Prize money is also allocated for other participating teams. Here is the full list.
| Position | Team | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | South Africa | 3,600,000 |
| Runners-up | Australia | 2,160,000 |
| Third | India | 1,440,000 |
| Fourth | New Zealand | 1,200,000 |
| Fifth | England | 960,000 |
| Sixth | Sri Lanka | 840,000 |
| Seventh | Bangladesh | 720,000 |
| Eighth | West Indies | 600,000 |
| Ninth | Pakistan | 480,000 |
