WTC25 Final Day 3: Markram 102*, South Africa Dominated Chase

On June 13, the third day of the WTC 25 final at Lord's cricket stadium. South Africa’s Batman Adem Markram's massive inning of 102*. South Africa needed 69 runs away from their maiden ICC WTC trophy. 

Day 3 Summary 

Australia’s Second-Innings Resistance

Australia recovered to 207 all out in their second innings after a difficult start. Mitchell Starc's tough 58* and Josh Hazlewood's crucial 59-run collaboration at the end of the inning helped raise the total to a respectable amount.

With a brilliant 6 for 28 record, Pat Cummins became the fastest Australian to reach 300 Test wickets. 

Markram’s 102*, South Africa dominant chase

South Africa finished chasing 282 at 213 for 2, requiring just 69 more runs with eight wickets remaining.

Aiden Markram led the chase with a cool 102*, his first century in 16 innings. He was hailed by SA batting coach Ashwell Prince as "a man for the big occasion."

Markram and captain Temba Bavuma combined for an undefeated 143-run partnership, the most of the game, despite Bavuma's hamstring pain.

Day 3 Go For South Africa: Need 69 Runs, Still have 8 Wickets In Hand

South Africa is on the verge of winning the WTC trophy with just 69 runs needed and eight wickets left.

In addition to removing the current leaders, a South African victory would permanently remove the ICC's infamous "chokers" label.

 

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