Temba Bavuma also scripted history by becoming the first captain in Tests to remain undefeated in his first 10 matches
South African captain Temba Bavuma created a moving and viral moment at Lord’s after leading his team to a historic World Test Championship (WTC) victory — walking hand‑in‑hand with his young son, Lihle, as he celebrated becoming the first Black skipper to guide SA to an ICC final title.
The Proteas defeated Australia by 5 wickets at Lord’s with skipper Bavuma scoring a determined 66 during the 282-run chase despite suffering a strained hamstring.
Aiden Markram made match-winning 136.
The Heartwarming Celebration
The image of Bavuma carrying Lihle while hoisting the WTC mace became an iconic symbol — capturing the emotional depth of the win and evoking joy globally.
Fans described it as a “pure magic” moment and praised Bavuma as a hero both on the field and at home.
Bavuma even handed the mace and his Test cap to Lihle, symbolizing a beautiful generational connection.
On‑Field Heroics
While the father‑son moment stole hearts, Bavuma also anchored the Proteas’ chase impressively as he scored 36 and 66 during the final, forging a crucial 147‑run partnership with Aiden Markram in the second innings that sealed the win.
He battled a pulled hamstring yet remained composed under pressure, showing exemplary resilience.
Why This Moment Resonated?
The celebration broke more than records; it shattered stereotypes—marking the first global cricket title for South Africa in 27 years under a Black captain.
His hand‑in‑hand walk with Lihle became a viral highlight, signifying hope, unity, and the power of sport to transcend generations.
In Summary
Temba Bavuma and his son Lihle emblemize not just a moment of sporting triumph, but a profound legacy—a father passing the torch literally and symbolically on world stage. The celebration was hailed as both iconic and deeply touching, capturing hearts worldwide.
Bavuma shatters 100-year record with WTC win
Bavuma, with this victory, also scripted history by becoming the first captain in Tests to remain undefeated in his first 10 matches.
The dimunitive cricketer, with the victory in the WTC final, registered eight successive wins and nine victories in 10 matches overall while one ended in a draw.
Bavuma thus broke a century-old record, eclipsing English captain Percy Chapman, who also had nine wins but suffered a solitary loss when he took over English captaincy in 1926.
ALSO READ:
Israel-Iran War: Both nations renew hostilities as missiles pound Middle East: What we know so far?
