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Express Tribune
12 hours ago
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- Express Tribune
SA stun Aus to clinch WTC crown
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma lifts the ICC World Test Championship Mace at Lord's as he celebrates with teammates after victory over Australia by 5 wickets. PHOTO: AFP Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title. South Africa, set 282 to win, finished on 282-5 before lunch on the fourth day, with opening batsman Markram falling for 136 after taking South Africa to within six runs of the title. "It's special in a lot of ways," said Proteas captain Temba Bavuma in front of what was effectively a 'home' crowd given the large number of South Africa fans who had packed into Lord's. "Also, it's a chance for South Africa to be united," said Bavuma, who has now joined Springboks Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi in becoming a black African skipper of a South Africa side that has won a major global title. The Proteas resumed on 213-2, needing just 69 more runs for victory. Markram, dismissed for a duck in the first innings, was 102 not out and Bavuma unbeaten on 65 despite spending most of his innings limping with a hamstring injury. But South Africa have such a long history of folding under pressure they could not take anything for granted against serial winners and defending WTC title-holders Australia. In 18 previous attempts in the one-day international and T20 World Cups, South Africa had only reached a solitary final. That was in last year's T20 World Cup in Barbados, when they lost to India despite needing just 30 runs from their last 30 balls, with six wickets standing. But South Africa, so often labelled "chokers" for their failure to close out knockout games, held their nerve on Saturday as a largely unheralded side succeeded where star players such as Allan Donald, Shaun Pollock, AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis had failed. South Africa's path to the final was criticised, with the Proteas playing just 12 Tests in the WTC cycle and none against England or Australia. But with Australia strong favourites to retain their title, South Africa posted an eighth successive Test win in impressive style. "I hope our performance gives credit as to why we were in the final," said Bavuma. "Whilst we were batting, we could hear the Aussies using that dreaded word 'choke'. We've been etched in history, we're part of something that has never been done." The celebrations spread across the Lord's turf as each of the players took their turn with the silver and gold mace. "It is emotional, it's been a very long time coming," said Markram, who was named player of the match. "We've got close in the past couple of years and not got over the line. The first one is always going to be the toughest." Australia led by 74 runs on first innings but never got completely away from South Africa, with Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada returning superb match figures of 9-110. "Unfortunately, it was a bridge too far," said Australia captain Pat Cummins, who led Australia to the 2023 WTC title after New Zealand won the inaugural 2021 final. "They (South Africa) were fantastic in that fourth innings. There wasn't a lot in the wicket but they didn't give us a chance." South Africa suffered a setback early on Saturday when Bavuma, who had added just one run to his overnight score, was caught behind off Cummins to end a stand of 147 with Markram. But Markram got the target down to 50 by pulling Cummins for four before left-arm quick Mitchell Starc (3-66) bowled Tristan Stubbs. Australia took the new ball with South Africa needing just 14 more runs to win and Markram subsequently drove Josh Hazlewood for four and three to settle any nerves. He couldn't quite finish the job, though. His pull off Hazlewood was brilliantly caught by Travis Head at midwicket to end a 207-ball innings featuring 14 fours. As Markram received a standing ovation on his way back to the pavilion, several Australia players shook his hand. It was left to Kyle Verreynne to hit the winning run as South Africa completed the second-highest chase to win a Test at Lord's, behind the West Indies' 344-1 against England in 1984.
The Citizen
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Eastern Cape floods death toll rises
News today includes that the official number of deceased in the Eastern Cape floods has risen to 86, says Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu. The number of people rescued is 38. Search and rescue teams are still on the ground recovering more bodies. Meanwhile, the World Test Championship-winning Proteas squad haven't only become the best Test team on the planet and written their names in the history books, they've also bagged a pot of gold, after beating Australia in the final at Lord's on Saturday. Furthermore, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, said this week that he agrees with Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie that unemployment statistics should include work in the informal sector. However, not everybody agrees. Picture: Gallo images The official number of deceased in the Eastern Cape floods has risen to 86, says Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu. The number of people rescued is 38. Search and rescue teams are still on the ground recovering more bodies. Mchunu and the national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, are in Mthatha today to assess police response and relief efforts to the floods. CONTINUE READING: Eastern Cape floods death toll rises South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with his team-mates after victory against Australia. Picture: Glyn Kirk / AFP The World Test Championship-winning Proteas squad haven't only become the best Test team on the planet and written their names in the history books, they've also bagged a pot of gold, after beating Australia in the final at Lord's on Saturday. The ICC announced before the final at Lord's that the winners of the match would take home a purse of $3.6 million. In Rand terms that is a little less than R65 million. It is more than double ($1.6 million) what New Zealand (2021) and Australia (2023) earned after winning the previous two Test finals. CONTINUE READING: How much money the Proteas will bank after beating Aussies in Test final Picture: iStock Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, said this week that he agrees with Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie that unemployment statistics should include work in the informal sector. However, not everybody agrees. Fourie said this week that Statistics SA should rethink how it measures unemployment, arguing that when the vast informal sector is considered, the unemployment rate of 32.9% could be closer to 10%. CONTINUE READING: Minister agrees unemployment statistics should include work in informal sector A man removes water from a shack after heavy rains fell in Motherwell on June 10, 2025 in Gqeberha, South Africa. Picture: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Lulama Zenzile Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has issued a warning shot to looters in the Eastern Cape amid reports that criminals were stealing from the homes of those who had died, been evacuated, or were left stranded in floods. Devastating weather in the province this week left at least 86 people dead and more than 10 000 reportedly displaced. The government has declared a state of disaster in the province and called for a national day of mourning to honour those who lost their lives. CONTINUE READING: Eastern Cape floods: Police vow to 'wake morals' of looters 21-year-old remains behind bars for the murder of his 19-year-old student Picture: iStock 21-year-old Siphosovuyo Yabo remains in custody after appearing briefly before the Colesberg magistrate court in the Northern Cape. Yabo is accused of murdering 19-year-old Bunono Alulutho Buba on 5 June 2025. Northern Cape spokesperson Sergio Kock said Yabo's case, scheduled for 9 June 2025, was postponed to Thursday for further investigation. CONTINUE READING: 21-year-old remains behind bars for the murder of his 19-year-old student Major road in Cape Town, South Africa, to be closed on Sunday 'I am finally home' – Liam Jacobs ditches DA for Patriotic Alliance South Africa well on its way to get off FATF grey list READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: Are SA 'refugees struggling' in US? | Ramaphosa visits EC flood victims | Youth Day weekend safety
IOL News
a day ago
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- IOL News
Temba Bavuma's Proteas stood strong after Aussies used the 'choke' chirp during WTC final
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma lifts the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with teammates after victory over Australia. Image: Glyn Kirk / AFP "Chokers? For what? For who?" Many South Africans would have probably slipped in these words if they were in Temba Bavuma's shoes during his triumphant World Test Championship final press conference after the Proteas defeated the Australians by five wickets to win the coveted mace. But Bavuma, the larger-than-life leader of the champion Proteas Test team, is not a petty person, even though he and his fellow batsmen were constantly reminded of their past failures to get over the line in their second innings at Lord's where they had to chase 282 runs to end a long-standing ICC trophy drought. It's been 27 long years since the Proteas won Champions Trophy in Pakistan, when Hansie Cronje and his side conquered the cricketing world. It was a victory that was seen as a springboard for future success. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ But in 18 previous attempts in the one-day international and T20 World Cups, South Africa had only reached a solitary final. That was in last year's T20 World Cup in Barbados, when they lost to India despite needing just 30 runs from their last 30 balls, with six wickets standing. But on Saturday at Lord's, South Africa, so often labelled "chokers" for their failure to close out knockout games, held their nerve on Saturday as a largely unheralded side succeeded where star players such as Allan Donald, Shaun Pollock, AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis had failed. Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of their victory over Australia, ending decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning another major global title. "I hope our performance gives credit as to why we were in the final," said Bavuma, who's team's path to the final was criticised, with the Proteas playing just 12 Tests in the WTC cycle and none against England or Australia.
The Citizen
a day ago
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- The Citizen
How much money the Proteas will bank after beating Aussies in Test final
The playing squad and coaching team will be smiling all the way to the bank. South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with his team-mates after victory against Australia. Picture: Glyn Kirk / AFP The World Test Championship-winning Proteas squad haven't only become the best Test team on the planet and written their names in the history books, they've also bagged a pot of gold, after beating Australia in the final at Lord's on Saturday. Temba Bavuma and his Proteas squad beat the Australian side of Pat Cummins by five wickets in the Test final, following a thrilling four days of cricket in London. While Bavuma and Co's names will go down in history as the first senior Proteas team to win a major ICC trophy of significance, and since the victory in the Champions Trophy in 1998, they will also bank large cheques from the International Cricket Council in the coming days. Winners' purse The ICC announced before the final at Lord's that the winners of the match would take home a purse of $3.6 million. In Rand terms that is a little less than R65 million. It is more than double ($1.6 million) what New Zealand (2021) and Australia (2023) earned after winning the previous two Test finals. Australia, as runners-up will bank $2.1 million, which is R38 million. This is also significantly more than what the previous runners-up took home, namely $800,000. The playing squads and coaching staffs are expected to split the winnings between them. Aiden Markram of the Proteas was named man of the match for his excellent score of 136 in the second innings, which helped South Africa reach their target of 282. He was ably supported in the run chase by Bavuma, who hit an excellent 66. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada also starred for the Proteas, taking nine wickets in the match. Prize money: First/winners: South Africa $3.6 million Second/runners up: Australia $2.16 million Third: India $1.44 million Fourth: New Zealand $1.2 million Fifth: England $960,000 Sixth: Sri Lanka $840,000 Seventh: Bangladesh $720,000 Eighth: West Indies $600,000 Ninth: Pakistan $480,000
