Markram delivers WTC glory to end South Africa's history of heartbreak
South Africa lost Bavuma early on day four but Markram's glorious 136 took them over the line with five wickets to spare
11/06Result
Final, ICC World Test Championship at London, Jun 11-14 2025
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![Australia]( "Australia")
212 & 207 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
138 & 282/5 (83.4 ov)
Player of the Match
11/06Result
Final, ICC World Test Championship at London, Jun 11-14 2025
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![Australia]( "Australia")
212 & 207 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
138 & 282/5 (83.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Markram and Bavuma put South Africa in sight of glory
The duo added an unconquered 143 after joining forces at 70 for 2, and have left South Africa needing only 69 more on the fourth day
Day 2
Australia ahead after Cummins, Rabada and Ngidi dominate pulsating second day
With two third-innings wickets still to prise out, South Africa already need to pull off the fourth-highest successful chase at Lord's
Day 1
Australia's quicks follow Rabada's start as wickets tumble on first day
Steven Smith and Beau Webster make half-centuries as bowlers dominate at Lord's
Others
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South Africa hope Markram's career-defining knock can be match-defining, too
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