South Africa’s Aiden Markram produced a masterful century under pressure to put his team in the driver’s seat in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at Lord’s on Friday. In a display of composure, timing, and technical brilliance, Markram etched his name into the record books by becoming the first South African to register a hundred in a WTC Final.

Opening the innings in pursuit of a challenging 282-run target, Markram showcased remarkable poise against a formidable Australian bowling attack. On a pitch that had seen 28 wickets fall over the first two days, he held firm, weathered the early storm, and slowly gained ascendancy over the bowlers. His unbeaten 102 off 155 deliveries not only steadied South Africa’s innings but also kept their title hopes very much alive.

Markram’s masterclass! ?#AidenMarkram slams a stunning century as South Africa roar back into the #WTCFinal

Will this be the knock that leads them to glory?

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