London, June 14 -- In a moment steeped in history and emotion, South Africa lifted their first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title at Lord's on Saturday, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy since their 1998 ICC KnockOut win. The five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia was not just a win on the field; it was a defining moment of national pride, resilience, and unity for the Proteas.

Spinner Keshav Maharaj, visibly emotional, said after the win, "It's special, it's an honour to lift the cup for everyone out here and back home. It's what the country's about, the unity among everyone in the last five days."

"We're very grateful, as a team, as a nation, as a proud country. I think the emotions would've spurre...