India, June 15 -- Temba Bavuma led South Africa to victory at the WTC Final, on Saturday, breaking the 27-year jinx of not winning an ICC Trophy. The Proteas defeated defending champions Australia by five wickets, on Sunday. South Africa also did it in style, winning 8 Tests in a row to clinch the title.

The media in South Africa went into a state of meltdown, and were quick to point out the resilence and gutsy nature of the team.

Leading the bandwagon, Sunday Times lavished praise on the team, and published a feature story with the headline, 'A partnership combining bravery and magnificence leaves SA in sight of victory'.

Aiden Markram, who got a ton, was also hailed by Sunday Times, with another feature story and its headline stated,...