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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 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:

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. 

Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa in their ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final against Australia.  

Australia have unveiled their 15-player squad for next month's World Test Championship Final against South Africa.