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**Headline: Markram Century Puts South Africa on Brink of WTC Glory**
**CHENNAI, June 13, 2025 -** Aiden Markram’s masterful century has propelled South Africa to the verge of victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s. The opener’s unbeaten 102 off 159 balls has left the Proteas needing just 69 runs to secure their first ICC trophy since 1998.
Markram, displaying resilience and class, anchored the South African innings after they were set a challenging target of 282. Despite losing his opening partner and Wiaan Mulder early to Mitchell Starc, Markram forged an unbroken 148-run partnership with captain Temba Bavuma, who is yet to bat.
Markram’s century, reached in 156 balls with a boundary off Josh Hazlewood, marks only the third time a batsman has scored a hundred in a WTC final, following Steven Smith and Travis Head’s efforts in the 2023 final. South African fans are now eagerly anticipating the final day as their team looks to seize the coveted title.
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