South Africa has won the World Test Championship Final, defeating Australia. The Proteas chased down 282 runs, led by Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram. Bavuma revealed Australia's sledging tactics during the match.

Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey, right, reacts as South Africa's Aiden Markram plays a shot on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. Credit: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma didn't have the pleasure of finishing off what they started in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.