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'Generations Waited, Decades Suffered': Fans Relieved As SA End Trophy Drought

Poulomi Chakraborty

Fans Hail South Africa's WTC Triumph (Source: @Riocasm/x.com)Fans Hail South Africa's WTC Triumph (Source: @Riocasm/x.com)

Emotions ran high as South Africa ended a 27-year ICC trophy drought, lifting the World Test Championship with sheer grit and determination. The Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed a historic moment of Test cricket.

Despite a shaky first innings, the Proteas pulled off a stunning comeback in the second, riding on a match-winning stand from Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma. After South Africa lifted the prestigious trophy, fans couldn’t stop celebrating their success.

Cricket World Erupts As South Africa Finally Breaks The Curse

As South Africa is often labeled as the ‘Chokers’, they rewrite history in the WTC final with their brilliance. Facing the Pat Cummins-led Australia, the world considered them the underdog, but they made a huge triumph over the Aussies and won an ICC tournament after 27 years.

After restricting the Aussies to 212 runs, the Proteas struggled while batting in the first innings. But they turned the page in the second innings. After losing the first two wickets early, Aiden Markram and skipper Temba Bavuma’s exceptional partnership paved the way to the historic win.

On the big stage of the WTC final, Markram shattered the stage with a thrilling ton and became the first Protea batter to score a century in any ICC final. On the other hand, Temba Bavuma played an impactful innings of 66 runs in 134 balls. Markram’s brilliant 136 made South Africa’s historic win even more unforgettable.

With their brilliance, South Africa defeated Australia by 5 wickets and announced themselves as the newest champion of the longest format. As Temba Bavuma and his squad sealed the historic triumph, fans across the globe lit up the internet in wild celebration.

Here Is How The Social Media Reacted

“The Wait Of 27 Years For ICC Trophy Is Over For Rainbow Nation. South Africa Are The ICC World Test Champions. ICC Trophy.” - @ShyamaHC_07

Fan's Tweet (Source: @ShyamaHC_07/x.com)Fan's Tweet (Source: @ShyamaHC_07/x.com)

“HISTORY MADE. South Africa – ICC World Test Championship 2025 Champions! After 27 years of waiting, the Proteas conquer Lord’s! Beat Australia by 6 wicket.” @Cryptoholder09

Fan's Tweet (Source: @Cryptoholder09/x.com)Fan's Tweet (Source: @Cryptoholder09/x.com)

“Generations waited! Decades Suffered! Sat on the odds and delivered! AND then destroyed the tag of chokers. #Bavuma #Makram #Rabada standing tall. This is the big moment in #SouthAfrica ‘n cricket.” @ShreyaAradhya

Fan's Tweet  (Source: @ShreyaAradhya/x.com)Fan's Tweet  (Source: @ShreyaAradhya/x.com)

“This win for South Africa is for the ages that took some time but ultimately the victory will smell a lot sweeter, congratulations to #SouthAfrica for winning #WtcFinal2025 fully deserved!” @Wwwsreedip

Fan's Tweet (Source: @Wwwsreedip/x.com)Fan's Tweet (Source: @Wwwsreedip/x.com)

“Today, South Africa wins the biggest trophy in Test cricket, this is more than just a win, it’s history, redemption, and a moment the whole team will never forget” - @imAbhishek9596

Fan's Tweet (Source: @imAbhishek9596/x.com)Fan's Tweet (Source: @imAbhishek9596/x.com)

With absolute brilliance and grit, South African skipper Temba Bavuma created history as South Africa won an ICC title after 27 years. The Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed a historic moment as the longest format welcomed a new champion.