The stage was set at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London as Australia and South Africa locked horns for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final on June 11, 2025. Australia, the defending champions, were eyeing a second consecutive title, while South Africa, driven by a hunger to end their long ICC trophy drought, sought history. With a challenging target of 282 set by Australia, Day 3 witnessed a masterclass from South African opener Aiden Markram, whose sublime century sent fans into a frenzy and tilted the contest towards the Proteas.
Aiden Markram’s magnificent hundred at Lord’s in the WTC 2025 Final
Markram’s innings was a blend of poise, timing, and nerves of steel. Walking out with the daunting task of chasing 282 in a high-stakes final, Markram weathered early pressure after the quick loss of Ryan Rickelton. Unfazed, he stitched a crucial partnership with Wiaan Mulder, steadying the ship before taking charge alongside skipper Temba Bavuma.
Markram’s century was brought up in style, flicking Josh Hazlewood for four to reach the three-figure mark off 156 balls, punctuated by 11 exquisite boundaries. The celebration was emotional, helmet off, arms aloft, greeted by raucous applause from the dressing room and a beaming AB de Villiers in the stands. Markram became only the third batter to score a hundred in a WTC final, etching his name into cricketing folklore. His composure against Australia’s relentless pace trio and his ability to rotate strike ensured South Africa’s chase never lost momentum. Fans erupted on social media, hailing Markram’s knock as one of the finest under pressure, with many calling it a turning point in South Africa’s cricketing history.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
V v v v v good from Markram & Bavuma!
With victory being so close, it’ll still be a nervy sleep!
I hope Lords is at capacity tomorrow morning for the first ball!— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 13, 2025
Pure master class from Aiden Markram😍 pic.twitter.com/F43PVk0R6K
— P’rashant Kumar (@prasy088) June 13, 2025
High class 💯 by Aiden Markram & surely one to remember for long time 👏 history is waiting for South Africa.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 13, 2025
Ultimate knock in the Ultimate Test 💯
Aiden Markram brings in all his class and experience on the biggest stage 🫡
Follow the #WTC25 Final action LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/pQ7yVBzaQL pic.twitter.com/QLh0D2md33
— ICC (@ICC) June 13, 2025
AIDEN MARKRAM – FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN WITH A HUNDRED IN ICC FINALS. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/DXvdoN8k5h
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 13, 2025
Best thing about time is that it changes
Take a bow Aiden Markram 🫡 pic.twitter.com/IbPWYuNCA5
— Bakri Player (@91_of_79) June 13, 2025
🚨 AIDEN MARKRAM – THIRD BATTER TO COMPLETE HUNDRED IN WTC FINAL 🚨 pic.twitter.com/n4ACnSpheP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 13, 2025
“Aiden Markram is delight to watch” pic.twitter.com/xMZjSYklhS
— Cricket Picture that Goes Hard (@HardCricketpix) June 13, 2025
Lord’s witnesses Aiden Markram’s spectacular century as South Africa edge closer to an iconic win against Australia.#AidenMarkram #Cricket #WTCFinal #SAvAUS #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/vDIHr0S61Q
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 13, 2025
LORD’S ICONIC HALL GIVING STANDING OVATION TO AIDEN MARKRAM. 🫡👏 pic.twitter.com/vXZKJiKoyd
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 13, 2025
Aiden Markram – Remember the name !! pic.twitter.com/7H3PB6JPdG
— dxp (@drivexpull) June 13, 2025
Century on the biggest of stages to get proteas 💚an icc trophy after 27 damn freakin yrs
Take a bow for ” Aiden Kyle Markram ” 🤍🙇♀️ pic.twitter.com/3Lwl7PyXsW— Stranger Buddy🦋 (@Buddystrange23) June 13, 2025
South Africa in the driver’s seat against Australia
By the close of Day 3’s third session, South Africa stood at 213/2, needing just 69 more runs to clinch their maiden WTC title. Markram remained unbeaten on 102, while Bavuma, battling through injury, provided steadfast support with a gritty half-century. Their unbroken 140-plus run partnership not only blunted Australia’s attack but also infused belief into the South African camp.
Earlier, Australia’s second innings resistance was shaped by Mitchell Starc’s fighting 58 not out, but the rest of the lineup faltered against incisive spells from Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, setting South Africa a target that looked imposing on paper. However, Markram’s century has put the Proteas within touching distance of a historic triumph. With eight wickets in hand and momentum firmly on their side, South Africa are now favorites to script an unforgettable victory at Lord’s.
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