After South Africa's WTC title win, Sachin Tendulkar extended his congratulations and said, "Aiden Markram's composure and Temba Bavuma's grit under pressure stood tall in the fourth innings." He praised Bavuma-Markram partnership, saying it "turned hope into history" for the team. Tendulkar added, "In a final where every session had its own story, South Africa found calm in the storm."