South Africa, Aiden Markram
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South Africa, set 282 to win, finished on 282-5 before lunch on the fourth day, with opening batsman Markram falling for 136 after taking South Africa to within six runs of the title.
With a ton in the second innings at Lord's, Markram became just the third batter to score a century in the WTC final after Steve Smith and Travis Head. Markram found support in skipper Temba Bavuma as the duo frustrated the Australian attack.
South Africa chased down the challenging 282-run target set by Australia with five sessions to spare, thanks primarily to Aiden Markram’s majestic 136 and his 147-run third-wicket stand with captain Temba Bavuma (66),
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,
South African cricketer, Aiden Markram is married to Nicole Daniella O’Connor. They both dated for couple of year and got married in 2023. Nicole Daniella O’Connor is an entrepreneur and owner of Nadora Jewellery.
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Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra recently came forward and lauded the performance of South Africa's opener Aiden Markram in the second innings of the World Test Championship final against Australia where the star batter hit a century.