South Africa, World Test Championship and Aiden Markram
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ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believes Aiden Markram’s 136 in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final was comparable to the very best batting performances on the biggest stage.
Aiden Markram starred in South Africa’s historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s with a superb 136, helping the Proteas get over the line in an ICC tournament after countless heartbreaks in the past.
From Kagiso Rabada with the ball initially to Aiden Markram with the bat later, South Africa found heroes who battled the odds as well as public perception to forge an evergreen global triumph
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The Roar on MSNRainbow Nation united in song: Why South Africa’s WTC triumph is great for Test cricketIt’s late on day three at Lord’s. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have been at the wicket for a session and a half
The choker tag has finally been put to rest. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to win their maiden World Test Championship title on Saturday.