Legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn couldn't hold back his tears after South Africa beat Australia in the final by five wickets to win the World Test Championship (WTC) title on Saturday. The win marked the end of a 27-year ICC trophy drought for the Proteas. Steyn was around 15 years old when South Africa won the KnockOut Trophy in 1998, the country's only other triumph at an ICC organised event. An absolute legend of the sport, Steyn played 93 Tests for South Africa, in addition to 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is.
Dale Steyn Breaks Down After South Africa Win WTC Final. Emotional Reaction Goes Viral
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Dale Steyn was around 15 years old when South Africa won the KnockOut Trophy in 1998, there only other triumph at an ICC organised event.
Dale Steyn couldn't hold back his tears after South Africa won the WTC title.© Instagram
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- Dale Steyn expressed deep emotions after South Africa's win in the World Test Championship final.
- The victory ended a 27-year ICC trophy drought for South African cricket.
- South Africa failed to win a single ICC title during Dale Steyn's playing days.
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Steyn was thrilled over the side finally winning a trophy they had been striving to get for a long time.
South Africa chasing down 282 was made possible by Aiden Markram making 136 while skipper Temba Bavuma hit 66.
"I felt like the support at Lord's - especially from the English fans - was in South Africa's favour too. Maybe it had a little to do with the Ashes rivalry, but that backing helped. This was a massive game, and the team played incredibly well. It was a perfectly structured Test match - when it mattered, the biggest names stood up," said Steyn.
"KG Rabada with the wickets, Pat Cummins delivering too, Mitchell Starc with wickets and runs, Aiden Markram contributing late, and Temba Bavuma steering the side home. It was a fantastic final, I'm just thrilled for South Africa - they've finally won a trophy they've been chasing for a long time," he added.
(With IANS Inputs)
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