South Africa's Test team returned home to a rousing heroes' welcome after their historic WTC Final win over Australia, with captain Temba Bavuma proudly leading the squad and holding the championship mace aloft.

Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey, right, reacts as South Africa's Aiden Markram plays a shot on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. Credit: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Australia has overcome a miserable morning to rock South Africa back on its heels by the end of day one of the World Test Championship at Lord’s.