South Africa Celebrates Historic ICC World Test Championship Victory
Historic Win for South Africa
The South Africa cricket team has made history by securing their first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, triumphing over Australia by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday.
Graeme Smith, the former captain, shared his excitement on Instagram, expressing his joy with heart emojis. Meanwhile, spinner Tabraiz Shamsi congratulated everyone involved via his X account, stating, "Well done to everyone involved!"
πππππWell done to everyone involved! β€οΈπΏπ¦ pic.twitter.com/k4msv1vxho
Herschelle Gibbs, a legendary batter from South Africa, also took to social media to celebrate, saying, "Well done @ProteasMenCSA.. everything went right from the toss already .. enjoy the celebrations."
Well done @ProteasMenCSA .. everything went right from the toss already .. enjoy the celebrations π₯π₯π₯ π
Dale Steyn, a former seamer, simply posted, "HOME!!!" along with a trophy emoji.
HOME!!!!! π
JP Duminy shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, stating, "SOUND ON took me 15 takes but so with it.. couldn't be more proud.. this one was certainly for you SOUTH AFRICA what a day, congrats to @tembabavuma @shukriconrad and team. #WorldChampions."
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Lasith Malinga, a veteran Sri Lankan bowler, expressed his joy for South Africa, saying, "Jubilation for South Africa! Congratulations to the newly crowned World Test Champions! A nation that has given so much to the game finally gets its long-overdue moment of glory. Thoroughly deserved. Truly special."
Jubilation for South Africa! πΏπ¦π Congratulations to the newly crowned World Test Champions!π A nation that has given so much to the game finally gets its long overdue moment of glory.β€οΈ Thoroughly deserved. Truly special.π#WTC2025
Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar also congratulated the Proteas, stating, "So so so happy for South Africa! The gravity of this win for them, especially in a final innings run chase... wow!"
So so so happy for South Africa! The gravity of this win for them, especially in a final innings run chaseβ¦ wow! ππππππ
Chris Gayle, the West Indies legend, praised Aiden Markram's performance and the leadership of Temba Bavuma, calling it a great advertisement for Test cricket.
Masterful Markram! Great win by South Africa led by Temba Bavuma. This was a great ad for test cricket. Congratulations to ICC World Test Champions South Africa! @Dafabet
Kumar Sangakkara, former Sri Lankan captain, commended Bavuma's leadership, stating, "What a win for @ProteasMenCSA they have out skilled and out wanted the Australians. Tremendously led by Temba Bavuma. They're a team that shows how powerful purpose, passion and belief are in shaping the path to a trophy. A glorious day for South Africa."
Bosh and Boom π₯ What a win for @ProteasMenCSA they have out skilled and out wanted the Australians. tremendously led by Temba Bavuma. Theyβre a team that shows how powerful purpose, passion and belief are in shaping the path to a trophy. A glorious day for South Africa
Ian Bishop, a former West Indies player, highlighted Aiden Markram's remarkable fourth-innings century, noting its significance in guiding the team to this historic moment.
One of the most phenomenally responsible, nerveless 4th innings centuries in the game from Aiden Markram. Fitting that the former ICCU19 World Cup winning captain & (K G Rabada) helps guide Temba Bavuma's team to the Nation's greatest cricketing moment. ICC WTC Champs 2025.
AB de Villiers, known as Mr. 360-degree, shared a simple yet powerful message on his Instagram, saying, "Yes Proteas."
With this victory, South Africa has claimed their first-ever world title in Test cricket, marking their second ICC trophy since the ICC Knockout in 1998. This win also signifies the end of Pat Cummins' impressive captaincy run, which included retaining the Ashes and winning the WTC mace and 50-over World Cup against India.