Bavuma eyes more glory for South Africa

Proteas claim WTC crown after final win

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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wants his team's triumph in the World Test Championship final to be the first of many trophies for the country's cricketers.

In 18 previous attempts in the oneday international and T20 World Cups, South Africa had only reached a solitary final.

That was in last year's T20 World Cup in Barbados, when they lost to India despite needing just 30 runs from their last 30 balls, with six wickets left.

There was no such heartache at Lord’s, with Aiden Markram making 136 and Bavuma 66 as South Africa chased down a target of 282 for a fivewicket win over defending champions Australia before lunch on Saturday's fourth morning.

Bavuma, the first black African specialist batsman to play Test cricket for the Proteas, said his side had been inspired by South Africa's Springboks, who who have won four Rugby World Cups — including the two most recent tournaments.

“This is special for this group, special for myself, for the country,” Bavuma told reporters.