South African long waiting for global cricket fame has finally ended and the celebrations at home reflected the size of the moment. Proteas returned to Johannesburg to the turbulent heroes after their triumph in the final of the World Championship in the ICC, led proudly by captain with Tema Bavuma. Thousands of jubilant fans gathered at the main airport to honor the side that not only lifted the sought -after test, but also retreats on the world scene.
It has been 27 years since South Africa last requested the ICC trophy – the 1998 masters trophy – and the weight of this drought was finally raised with Bold victory over Australia in the WTC final at Lord’s. The victory not only ended its “Chokers” brand, but also labeled a new era in South African cricket under the captain of Bavum and under the coach Shukri Conrad.
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When Bavuma stepped out of the arrivals, he held WTC Mace as a valuable medal, the crowd broke into singing, songs and waving the flag. The captain joined the Conrad coach, both visibly touched by the reception. One by one followed the players – some shrouded in the national flags, others waved and greet supporters – each carry bouquets, signed autographs and shared a warm embrace with fans.
For South Africa, this victory was not just a cricket milestone. He signaled a cultural shift for a test cricket in a country where in recent years the interest in format has declined. Several former crickets have repeatedly expressed concern about the declining enthusiasm for cricket Red Ball, especially among younger players and fans. But this moment – this victory – could change this trajectory. The test title on the world scene has the power to inspire a new generation of crickets to choose a long -form game and deeper involved Fanbase in the format.
SA vs aus, WTC Final: How did it happen
The victory in Lord’s was built at moments of redemption and durability. Aiden Markram, released for a duck in the first shifts, released in the second knocking of career-two-haired 136 under huge pressure. His shifts were the backbone of South African historical persecution, which was even more impressive of the threat represented by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who constantly questioned the dough. Captain Temba Bavum, despite the nursing of hamstrings injuries, led the front 66, stabilized shifts when it mattered the most.
Kagiso Rabada was a South African enforcement with the ball, claiming nine goal over the match and breaking the Australian spine Friday.
The recording of record 282 Proteas showed Poise and faith. They passed pressure, faced Australian firepower, and confiscated key moments to complete the unforgettable victory of five goals.
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Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 18, 2025
