Temba Bavuma has once again displayed his prowess as a batter and as a captain, after not just having an exemplary Test campaign but also claiming the title for his team. As a captain, Temba Bavuma has never lost a Test match. Bavuma is 35 years old, and this is Bavuma’s first-ever ICC trophy. With this, he also enters the list of the oldest captains to win an ICC trophy. The list consists of Pakistan’s Imran Khan, India’s Rohit Sharma, and the West Indies’ Brian Lara as well.
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Imran Khan Holds The Record As The Oldest Captain
Imran Khan holds the record as the oldest captain to win an ICC trophy, leading Pakistan to 1992 World Cup glory at 39 years and 172 days. Rohit Sharma follows closely, winning the Champions Trophy 2025 at 37 years and 313 days and the T20 World Cup 2024 at 37 years and 60 days. Brian Lara guided West Indies to a Champions Trophy 2004 win at 35 years and 146 days, while Temba Bavuma became the fifth oldest, captaining South Africa to their maiden ICC title in the 2025 World Test Championship final at 35 years and 27 days.
| Rank | Captain | Age at Victory | ICC Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imran Khan | 39 yrs 172 days | World Cup (WC) |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 37 yrs 313 days | Champions Trophy (CT) |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 37 yrs 060 days | T20 World Cup (T20WC) |
| 4 | Brian Lara | 35 yrs 146 days | Champions Trophy (CT) |
| 5 | Temba Bavuma | 35 yrs 027 days | World Test Championship (WTC) |
South Africa’s All-Round Performance
Following a run-less 1st innings, Aiden Markram emerged as the conductor for South Africa’s WTC finals electrifying performance. With a target of 282 runs, Aiden Markram smashed a stunning century when he was ultimately sent to the pavilion on 136 runs and became the only South African to smash a century at an ICC finals. Captain Temba Bavuma also gave a good hand with the bat and smashed 66 runs. Australia’s massive pace attack looked helpless before the Proteas’ batting lineup. Kagiso Rabada tormented the mighty Australian batting lineup by taking a total of 9 wickets, including a 5-wicket haul in 1st innings.
