WATCH: Temba Bavuma 'shoots' ICC Test Mace after South Africa win WTC Final 2025, video goes viral

South Africa emerged triumphant in the World Test Championship Final 2025, under the brilliant leadership of Temba Bavuma. The South Africa skipper played a pivotal knock during the chase in the fourth innings to bring them to a comfortable position, which eventually helped them lift their maiden ICC title after 27 years. His captaincy skills and batting despite a hamstring cramp made him a hero across the world as the Proteas created history.

After receiving the prized ICC Test Mace, which is awarded to the WTC winners, Bavuma was seen mocking a round of shooting with the silverware. The video of the moment went viral on the internet, as it was a unique celebration by Bavuma to celebrate a monumental landmark in South Africa's cricketing history.

Watch the video of Bavuma's viral celebration here

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After the emphatic victory, Bavuma kept a straight face but expressed his joy of winning the marquee red-ball event. The Proteas skipper also lauded Kagiso Rabada (nine wickets in the match) and Aiden Markram (136 in second innings) for their brilliant performances in the game it mattered the most for the Rainbow Nation.

"It's been a special couple of days, at some points it felt like we were in SA. We prepared hard, we came in with a lot of belief and lot of doubters, glad we played well. Special moment for us and people back home, probably will sink in in a couple of days. The energy was there, I think us as a team have been wanting this. We've been relentless, getting to the doorstep consistently and experienced heartache, the sun's been with us. Hopefully, this win is one of many," Bavuma told after the win.

"KG is a massive player, a couple of days ago I went to the Hall of Fame inductees, I think he'll be on there in a few years. Came into the game under controversy and did what he did. Aiden is unbelievable, people have questioned his place, but he has character. He played in true Aiden fashion, he and Rabada have carried the character. We got ourselves into the final, there were doubters on the route we took, this win squashes that. Here's an opportunity for us as a nation, divided as we are, to unite. You can be rest assured we'll celebrate as one," he concluded.