The Proteas finally did it – they finally ended their year drought to become the World Test Champions.
The Proteas defied the odds to defeat Australia by five wickets en route to becoming the World Test Champions.
However, the trophy and medals aren’t the only gold that these Proteas will be backing. In fact, the Proteas will be smiling all the way to the bank after earning millions following their historic win.
HOW MUCH THE PROTEAS EARNED FOR WINNING WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP
The Proteas have won over R65 million in match-winnings as their prize money following their five wicket test match victory over Australia.
The ICC announced that the winners will be taking home $3.6 million dollars.
So, this equotes to roughly R65 million. Furthermore, this is the highest-ever match winning paid out in test cricket history – by a country mile.
According to The Citizen, it is more than double the $1.6 million dollars that the previous two winners Australia (2023) and New Zealand (2021) took home for claiming the previous editions of the World Test Championship.
‘CHOCKERS’ TAG RIPPED OFF
For decades the Proteas have carried the infamous tag of being “chockers”. This is because they have failed to win any major championship in since 1998 – 27 years ago.
Furthermore, they have gone into several tournaments as pre-tournament favourites only to ‘choke’ or unravel every time it seems like they are about to break the curse.
However, this past Saturday, 14 June (Day 4 of an enthralling Test match between Australia and the Proteas) is the day they ripped off the ‘chocker’ tags to become World Champions. SA were set a total innings target of 283 for the win. Then, up stepped captain, Temba Bavuma who led from the front with a solid 66. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram played a match-winning innings when he scored 136 in the seconf innings.
They did it as underdogs, against all odds and in the purest form of the game itself. Earning every cent and piece of gold around their necks and in the trophy cabinet that has waited so long.
We never stopped believing because you made us believe.
WHERE WERE YOU WIN THE PROTEAS FINALLY WON SILVERWARE? DO YOU THINK R65 MILLION IS TO HIGH OR TO LOW OR IS IT FAIR?
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