Temba Bavuma WTC final News

South Africa received a rousing heroes' welcome in Johannesburg after winning their first ICC trophy in 27 years by clinching the World Test Championship title with a historic victory over Australia.

The ICC has announced a record-breaking prize pool of USD 5.76 million for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023–25, set to be played between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s from June 11–15. The winners will receive USD 3.6 million, while the runners-up will earn USD 2.16 million—more than double the prize money from previous editions. South Africa topped the WTC standings after dominant series wins, while Australia sealed their spot with key victories, including a 3-1 win over India. A promotional video featuring players and legends has further built anticipation for the prestigious “Ultimate Test.”