Bavuma and Markram swung WTC final
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Aiden Markram’s sublime century on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final has placed South Africa on the cusp of a historic triumph. Chasing 282 for victory against Australia, the Proteas finished the day at 213/2,
Proteas opening batter Aiden Markram told the media that the T20 World Cup loss to India last year played a part in giving them motivation to win the Test Championship at Lord's.
When Aiden Markram reached his 8th Test century with a boundary in the WTC final, AB de Villiers brought his phone out to record the emotional scenes at Lord's.
Somewhere in uptown, Transvaal Ray Jennings will be having a soft chuckle of satisfaction watching Aiden Markram’s career-defining hundred that led South Africa to the World Test Championship triumph over long-standing nemesis Australia.
In the WTC Final Markram scored 136 runs, hitting 14 fours. He partnered with South African captain Temba Bavuma to add 147 runs for the third wicket, with Bavuma contributing 66 runs off 134 balls.
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