🏆 South Africa Declared World Test Champions: Stunning Victory Against Australia at Lord’s

 🏆 South Africa Declared World Test Champions: Stunning Victory Against Australia at Lord’s

The new champion of the World Test Championship is South Africa - AFP

South Africa triumphs in the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 by overcoming Australia in the final held at Lord’s. Under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, the Proteas secured their inaugural major ICC title in 25 years. Discover the final standings and the distribution of prize money.

After enduring decades of disappointment, South Africa has ultimately overcome their ICC curse. In a momentous clash at Lord’s, the Proteas triumphed over the reigning champions Australia by 5 wickets, securing the title of World Test Champions for the period 2023–25.

This achievement signifies South Africa’s first significant ICC trophy since the 1998 ICC KnockOut and represents a pivotal moment in the country’s cricketing legacy.

🎯 Match Highlights:

Target: 282 runs

Result: South Africa triumphed by 5 wickets

Heroes: Aiden Markram (century), Temba Bavuma (resilient fifty despite injury)

Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

💰 Prize Money & Prestige

The runners-up, Australia, have received approximately 2.627 billion taka - AFP

Beyond the accolades and honor, South Africa departs with a substantial monetary reward. The ICC previously declared a total prize pool of $5.76 million USD, nearly twice that of the last cycle.

🥇 Position	🏏 Team	💵 Earnings (BDT)
Champion	South Africa	৳43.79 crore
Runner-up	Australia	৳26.27 crore
3rd	India	৳17.51 crore
4th	New Zealand	৳14.59 crore
5th	England	৳11.67 crore
6th	Sri Lanka	৳10.21 crore
7th	Bangladesh	৳8.75 crore
8th	West Indies	৳7.30 crore
9th	Pakistan	৳5.84 crore

📈 ICC Test Rankings Update

With this remarkable win, South Africa has ascended to the 2nd position in the ICC Test Rankings. The team's cohesive performance, tactical leadership, and solidarity under pressure are now establishing new benchmarks in Test cricket.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh’s Performance

Bangladesh concluded the competition in 7th place among 9 teams, earning a prize of $720,000 USD, equivalent to approximately ৳8.75 crore. Although this is not their highest placement, it offers a foundation for progress in the upcoming cycle.

🔥 Concluding Remarks

South Africa's victory exemplifies the power of determination, effective leadership, and collaboration. Temba Bavuma's bold captaincy, Markram's exceptional performance, and the team's resilient spirit have earned South Africa the pinnacle of achievement in Test cricket.

What Are Your Thoughts?

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