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Jubilant scenes unfolded at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday as the Proteas touched down, bringing with them the coveted World Test Championship trophy – their first major international title.
Fans, draped in national colours and buzzing with excitement, had gathered hours before the team’s scheduled arrival to give their heroes a thunderous welcome home.
The historic victory came over the weekend at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, where the Proteas triumphed over long-standing rivals Australia by five wickets in a gripping final.
The win marks a watershed moment for South African cricket, ending years of near-misses and finally securing a major piece of silverware for the nation’s passionate cricket supporters.
The final against Australia was a display of grit and determination from the South African side.
After a tense five days of play, the Proteas chased down a challenging target on the final day, with key partnerships and crucial individual performances steering them to victory.
Welcome home, World Champions 🇿🇦🏆!
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 18, 2025
A hero’s return for our ICC World Test Champions, our Proteas men's team 🔥💪!
Greeted with pride and celebration, the team touched down to a warm public reception and a special welcome from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie 🇿🇦.
A moment of… pic.twitter.com/5Mo4OIxiRV
The vibes are immaculate 🇿🇦🔥
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 18, 2025
A warm public reception as Mzansi welcomes home its ICC World Test Champions 🏏. #WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/Qb95Kc0T5X
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