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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
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Cricket
Pretorius, Holden shine in wet as Middlesex snatch tie
Hampshire unable to hold off visitors' chase in six-over contest on south coast
Jordan Cox
Vitality Blast
Jordan Cox finds form but rain saves Sussex to keep Essex winless
England batter leads way as Eagles come close to breaking their drought on damp night in Hove
Rachel Daly
English Premier League
Sports stars recognised in King Charles' Birthday Honours list
ESPN takes a look at the athletes recognised in King Charles' Birthday Honours list, including
James Neesham
Vitality Blast
Jimmy Neesham show sets up Durham as Northants streak comes to an end
New Zealand allrounder hits fifty and takes three-for against old side to help edge low-scorer
Cricket
'Just stay calm...' South Africa fight fatalism as greatest prize draws near
Only 69 runs required for victory but history dictates South Africans will remain nervous to the last
Cricket
Lister holds nerve as Lancashire squeeze past Somerset
Charlie Dean takes 4 for 9 but visitors pinch points in last-over finish at Taunton
Cricket
Goldsworthy, Smeed seal derby honours for Somerset
Taylor top-scores for Gloucestershire but low totalIs hunted down with ease
Cricket
Barnard lifts buoyant Bears as Yorkshire fall short
Attacking approach pays off for visitors despite Dawid Malan's latest half-century
Cricket
Tammy Beaumont 81 trumps Suzie Bates 77 as Blaze win again
Table-topping form continues with successful chase of 189 at Chester-le-Street
Cricket
Samit Patel serves Notts a reminder of his class
Veteran spinner gets one over old club with three matchwinning wickets
Cricket
South Africa had to make 'big call' on whether Bavuma should retire hurt
"Temba is tough," says Ashwell Prince after crucial partnership carries South Africa towards finishing line
Cricket
South Africa hope Markram's career-defining knock can be match-defining, too
Opener celebrated emotional eighth Test hundred, but know jobs is not yet done
Cricket
Anderson shines again as Lancashire continue Blast revival
Worcestershire bowled out for 143 before Keaton Jennings, Liam Livingstone steer comfortable chase
South Africa
Cricket
Prince: This team's greatest strength is its unity
South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince on Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma's heroics on day three
3:33
Cricket
Quickfire review: Markram's knock could be career-defining
Firdose Moonda and Andrew McGlashan look back at day three as South Africa gain control of the WTC final
2:23
Cricket
Hayden lauds Bavuma's 'champion effort'
The SA captain continued to bat on despite a hamstring injury
2:56
Australia
Cricket
Hayden: 'Defensive Cummins missed a trick'
Matthew Hayden on what went wrong for Australia on day three
2:00
Australia
Cricket
Smith's finger injury compounds Australia's woe
It leaves him a major doubt for the upcoming tour of the West Indies
Cricket
Steyn: SA on the brink of a 'fantastic achievement'
Dale Steyn reckons Australia won't give up just yet in the WTC final
3:39
Cricket
MCC changes law to make boundary catches with 'bunny hops' illegal
The new law will be integrated into the playing conditions this month and into the MCC's Laws in October 2026
Australia
Cricket
Vettori: Will be a real challenge for Australia on day four
Australia's bowling coach Daniel Vettori on whether his bowlers can turn the tables on SA
1:17
Cricket
Watch - Markram brings up his hundred
Flicks Hazlewood for four to reach the landmark
0:21
Cricket
Watch - Bavuma's exquisite straight drive
The SA captain drives one down the ground off Cummins
0:22
Cricket
Greatest Tests final: Kolkata 2001 or Leeds 2019 or Brisbane 2021?
India conquering Gabba, or the Ben Stokes one-man show at Headlingley, or India felling Australia at Eden Gardens - which one is your pick?
