Protea legend smiles affectionately as SA beat Aus at WTC 2025 final to end their 27-year-long ICC trophy drought [Watch]

South Africa's legendary pacer Dale Steyn was all smiles as his team scripted history by winning the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final at Lord’s in London on Saturday (June 14). Steyn, who was glued to the contest, smiled before clicking a selfie with his Test cap as the Proteas beat Australia by five wickets in the summit clash.

With the win, they also ended their 27-year-long ICC trophy drought, having won their last such title at the 1998 Champions Trophy.

Dale Steyn was backing the Proteas throughout the WTC 2025 final, especially in the fourth innings, by posting about it at regular intervals. Take a look below (10 runs for every street):

The ace pacer has represented SA in 263 matches across formats and has the second-highest wickets with 697 scalps. He is only behind former captain Shaun Pollock (823 wickets in 414 games).

Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada step up for SA in WTC 2025 final vs Australia; skipper Temba Bavuma stands tall despite injury in magnificent victory

Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada were the two main players who delivered for the Proteas in the all-important final.

Player of the Match Markram smashed 136 runs in 207 balls with the help of 14 boundaries. The right-hander stayed 373 minutes at the crease in an innings filled with tremendous grit, character and perseverance. He was equally supported by skipper Temba Bavuma, who scored a valuable 66 off 134 deliveries despite hobbling due to a hamstring pull minutes after he came out to bat. The duo shared a 147-run match-winning partnership to put the Aussies out of the contest.

Earlier, Rabada starred with the ball, returning with figures of 5/51 and 4/59 in the two innings.

Click here to check out the full SA vs AUS WTC 2025 final scorecard.

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