Bavuma deserves this trophy, Thrilling WTC Final Chase – Can South Africa End the Chokers’ Curse?

Injury and pain could not dampen the fighting spirit of that hero. He could not afford to lose for the sake of his team. Limping, he ran for singles and doubles, and South Africa's fighting spirit appeared greater than the star-studded might of the Aussies. Running with an injured leg, he scored a crucial 50 for his team. Every fan who watched that innings must have said in their heart, "Bau, you deserve this crown." With great hope and confidence toward retaining the Test Championship crown...

At Lord's, Captain Temba Bavuma played a massive role in shifting the match from the hands of the mighty Aussies to South Africa. Alongside Aiden Markram's crucial century in the final, Bavuma's half-century will also find a place in history. Moreover, despite a leg injury, Captain Temba Bavuma's unyielding mental strength will remain etched in fans' minds. Chasing Australia's target of 282 runs, South Africa relied on the partnership between opener Aiden Markram and Captain Temba...

Bavuma. Although Markram stayed at the crease, fellow opener Ryan Rickelton and number three Wiaan Mulder returned quickly without significant contributions. Fans began to fear another batting collapse like South Africa's first innings. At this critical moment, the captain arrived at number four. From then on, Markram and Bavuma built a solid partnership. In that partnership, Markram scored a century, and Bavuma crossed a half-century...

As they progressed, the target was reduced to just 69 runs. During this time, Bavuma began experiencing severe pain due to a muscle strain in his leg. Despite the intense pain, Bavuma batted for a long session, becoming a testament to South Africa's fighting spirit. At the end of the third day of the crown battle at Lord's, Markram was unbeaten on 102 runs off 159 balls, and Captain Temba Bavuma was on 65 runs off 121 balls. Bavuma also claimed the record for the highest individual score by a captain in a World Test Championship final...

Now, a thrilling climax awaits. South Africa is 69 runs away from history. With the chance to erase the infamous "chokers" label and the shame in world cricket, Temba Bavuma and the South African team have 69 runs and eight wickets in hand. If they achieve it, the long-standing curse of the crown will finally end.