Mumbai, June 15: ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulated the South Africa team after they defeated Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, by five wickets to clinch their maiden WTC title at Lord's on Saturday. With this victory, South Africa has laid their hands on their first-ever world title in international cricket. Also, this is their second ICC trophy after the ICC Knockout 1998. ICC WTC 2025 Final: Temba Bavuma Wants South Africa To Carry World Test Championship Win Momentum to Upcoming T20, 50-Over World Cups.

Jay Shah Congratulates South Africa

Extending wishes to the Proteas, former Indian skipper Anil Kumble said.

Anil Kumble's Tweet

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara posted on his X handle.

Cheteshwar Pujara Hails South Africa

Former Indian legend Yuvraj Singh also extended wishes to the South Africa team, saying that the class of 2025 ends a 27-year wait.

Yuvraj Singh Congratulates South Africa

Also, Australia skipper Pat Cummins' golden run as a captain, which started with the retention of the Ashes series against England and was followed by an incredible WTC mace and 50-over World Cup wins over India, has come to a halt.

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