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In a heartwarming moment during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, the Lord’s crowd rose to its feet for South African batter Aiden Markram, who left the cricketing world in awe with a gritty, determined century against Australia on one of sport’s grandest stage. Showcasing remarkable skill, resilience, and composure under immense pressure and expectation.
The Lord’s crowd stands tall for Aiden Markram’s brilliance with the bat
Coming out to bat during one of the most challenging phases in Test cricket—the fourth innings— Markram faced a daunting task. South Africa needed 283 runs to secure a historic win, and fans and cricket pundits around the world saw it as an almost impossible chase, but Markram had other plans. The right-hander played the innings of his life to guide his team to a memorable victory.
After the Proteas lost their opener, Ryan Rickelton with just 9 runs on the board, Markram showed great resilience. Facing the relentless pressure from Australia’s pace trio, he weathered the storm with composure. Surviving testing spells, Markram kept the scoreboard moving with smart singles and elegant boundaries. He went on to score a brilliant 136 off 207 balls, an innings that included 14 scintillating boundaries. The knock was so special that it drew a standing ovation from the entire Lord’s crowd.
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South Africa clinches the prestigious WTC Title
The long wait for an ICC title finally came to an end for South Africa after years of heartbreak and near misses. Following a remarkable turnaround in the 2023–25 World Test Championship cycle, the Proteas never looked back. Finishing at the top of the points table, they carried their momentum into the final, showing incredible fighting spirit when it mattered most.
They defeated defending champions Australia with a phenomenal all-round performance on Day 4, sealing the win by five wickets. Kagiso Rabada was the standout with the ball, delivering a world-class performance and claiming nine wickets in the match. This historic victory marks a new chapter for South African cricket—one that will inspire generations and ignite belief in millions of fans around the world.
