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The Independent UK
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Aiden Markram gives South Africa control against Australia at Lord’s

South Africa’s Aiden Markram celebrates making one hundred runs during day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord’s, London. Picture date: Friday June 13th, 2025. - (PA Wire)

Aiden Markram’s brilliant unbeaten century carried South Africa to the brink of victory against Australia on the third day of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

Markram finished on 102 and shared in an undefeated 143-run third-wicket partnership with skipper Temba Bavuma (65 not out) as South Africa closed on 213 for two, needing 69 runs to win.

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