Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers among stars to laud South Africa for winning WTC title | Cricket News

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Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar was among various stars who congratulated South Africa on winning the World Test Championship title on Saturday after defeating defending champions Australia by 5 wickets at Lord’s. This was the first trophy the Proteas have won since the Champions Trophy’s precursor (ICC KnockOut Trophy) in 1998, ending a 27-year-long wait.

“Test cricket continues to weave its magic. In a final where every session had its own story, @ProteasMenCSA found calm in the storm. Markram’s composure and Bavuma’s grit under pressure stood tall in the fourth innings. A century that will be remembered, a partnership that turned hope into history. Congratulations to South Africa on becoming World Test Champions!,” Tendulkar posted.

“Congratulations @ProteasMenCSA Fantastic win and so well played! Hats off to Markram for that match winning century, and Temba for leading with such ice and fire all through👏🏻🏆 What an incredible experience of watching this beautiful format of the game! The built up drama, the slow anticipation, and the sweet victory to end it all were moments to savour.. and to experience that with my two boys thrilled and on their toes — couldn’t have imagined it better than this. Go Proteas!, AB de Villiers shared.

“Bosh and Boom 💥 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,” posted Kumar Sangakkara.

“Well done @ProteasMenCSA.. everything went right from the toss already .. enjoy the celebrations,” posted Herschelle Gibbs.

“The class of 2025 ends a 27-year wait and lifts the ICC World Test Championship Trophy in style! Huge congrats to the @ProteasMenCSA on a historic win at Lord’s. I’ve always believed there’s no greater measure of resilience and character than Test cricket and South Africa rose to the occasion! #AidenMarkram’s century was pure class. @KagisoRabada25, @marcojansen2000 and @NgidiLungi brought relentless intensity and #TembaBavuma led with calm and courage. A final worthy of the format 👏 Tough luck #Australia! You know It’s okay to let go of one trophy,” posted Yuvraj Singh.

On Day 4, South Africa moved from a portentous 213-2 overnight to 282-5, the second-highest successful run chase in the 141-year test history at the home of cricket.

Australia didn’t give up the WTC mace easily, relentlessly attacking the stumps and pressuring a South Africa side with an infamous history of blowing winning positions on big ICC stages.

But South Africa was staunch and composed — only three boundaries in more than two hours — and lost only three wickets on Saturday in an air of inevitability.





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