South Africa finished their 27 -year -long wait for the ICC Trophy by winning the World Test Championship (WTC) title on Saturday at Lord’s. After this historic victory over Australia, there was a flood of congratulations and praise from the international cricket community. Cricket veterans like AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, Sachin Tendulkar and Chris Gayle appreciated the team’s spirit and leadership, calling this victory of South Africa inspiring.

This scene was heart touching when the cameras were passed by the cameras like de Villiers and Graeme Smith. These are the players who never won this title themselves, but it was very special for him to see this moment.

AB de Villiers wrote on ‘X’, ‘Great victory and amazing performance! Salute to Markram for that match winning century and congratulations to Temba for his leadership.

Cricket God Sachin Tendulkar wrote, ‘Test cricket continues to weave its magic. Every session had its own story. Markram’s restraint and Bavuma’s passion – everyone was overshadowed by everyone in the fourth innings. A century that will always be remembered, a partnership that changed the hope to history. Congratulations to South Africa on becoming the World Test Champion! ‘

With this win, South Africa has become the third team to win the World Test Championship title after New Zealand (2021) and Australia (2023). India was the runner -up twice (2021 and 2023).

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After the match, Keshav Maharaj said that this is very special, it is a matter of pride for his country and the public. The feelings we have, even tears cannot be described completely. The whole country showed solidarity – we are grateful for this.

Madan Lal, 1983 World Cup winner of India, while talking to PTI, described Markram’s century as a change in career. He said that this is the biggest moment of his career. Chris Gayle wrote that Gazabamarkaram! For South Africa, a luxurious victory, under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma. The best match of Test cricket. Congratulations to World Test Champion South Africa!

South Africa won ICC title after 27 years

The South Africa team has created history by defeating Australia in the final match of the World Test Championship (WTC 2025) at the historic Lord’s ground in England. With this victory, South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, has won the ICC title after 27 years. Earlier in 1998, South Africa won the Vills International Cup (now Champions Trophy). After this, many occasions came when South Africa had a chance to win the ICC title. But again and again, South Africa’s hand left a chance. Due to this, Chokrs also got up in front of this team. But after 27 years, this team has also ended the drought of the ICC title by making the kingdom of the Test match.