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'It Felt Like Home': Bavuma's Emotional Gratitude For Lord's Crowd After Historic Win

Kaushik Kashyap

Temba Bavuma. [Source - HardCricketPix/x.com]Temba Bavuma. [Source - HardCricketPix/x.com]

After a long, long wait, South Africa finally rose to the occasion and etched their name in cricketing history by clinching the ICC World Test Championship title in 2025 at the iconic Lord’s, defeating defending champions Australia in a memorable final. Led by captain Temba Bavuma, the Proteas chased down a challenging target of 282 with five wickets in hand on the fourth day morning.

Bavuma’s Heartfelt Tribute to Lord’s Crowd After Historic Test Win

Emotions poured out across the South African camp, with tears, hugs, and celebrations marking the end of decades of heartbreaks and near-misses. For a team often haunted by the ghosts of not going over the line on the big stage, this was a moment of redemption, resilience, and resurrection.

And to win it at the iconic Lord’s, the "Home of Cricket", with a sea of South African support filling the stands, creating a home-like atmosphere thousands of miles away, the moment felt destined. Bavuma, speaking at the post-match presentation, also praised the overwhelming support from the Lord’s crowd.

“It's been a special couple of days [at Lord’s], at some points it felt like we were in South Africa with the kind of support we have had. Special moment for us as a team, special moment back home,” Bavuma said.

South Africa were brilliant throughout the four days in this test match. Their grit and tactical brilliance shone from the very first day of the match, silencing critics who questioned their presence in the final.

Bavuma Showers Praise on Markram’s Match-Winning Century

After Australia were bowled out for 207 in their second innings, opening the door for a historic chase, Aiden Markram stepped up with a sensational century for the Proteas. His innings was full of composure, never rushed, with only the hunger in his eyes to take his team over the line.

Bavuma, who also played a crucial supporting role with the bat, was full of praise for Markram, calling him the kind of character who rises and brings glory home on the biggest stage and someone who has now silenced his doubters in style.

“Markram is unbelievable. People have questioned his place. Stats are important but character is what we look at and Aiden has that. Another massive player for us,” Bavuma added.

And that is the way Bavuma and his men will be taking the Test mace home for the first time, becoming only the third team to do so after New Zealand and Australia. With heroes like Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and captain Bavuma leading the charge, they finally turned years of heartbreak into their greatest victory in history.