Temba Bavuma Leads South Africa to Historic ICC Victory

Bavuma's Remarkable Achievement

Temba Bavuma has showcased his exceptional skills both as a batter and a captain, leading his team to a remarkable victory in the ICC tournament. At 35 years old, Bavuma has achieved an impressive milestone, marking his first ICC trophy and maintaining an undefeated record as a Test captain.

Historic Captains List

With this victory, Bavuma joins an elite group of older captains who have won ICC trophies, including Pakistan's Imran Khan, India's Rohit Sharma, and Brian Lara from the West Indies.

Imran Khan's Record

Imran Khan remains the oldest captain to secure an ICC trophy, having led Pakistan to World Cup victory at the age of 39 years and 172 days. Rohit Sharma follows closely, winning the Champions Trophy at 37 years and 313 days, and the T20 World Cup at 37 years and 60 days. Brian Lara won the Champions Trophy at 35 years and 146 days, while Bavuma, at 35 years and 27 days, is now the fifth oldest captain to achieve this feat.

South Africa's Dominance in the Finals

In a thrilling World Test Championship final, Aiden Markram played a pivotal role, scoring a remarkable century with 136 runs, making him the first South African to achieve this in an ICC final. Captain Bavuma contributed significantly with a solid 66 runs. The Australian bowling attack struggled against the South African batting prowess, while Kagiso Rabada excelled with a total of 9 wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.