The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025, being played at the historic ground in Lord’s, is now at the last turn and South Africa’s victory is just a few runs away.

South Africa has made a strong hold against Australia, it needs only 69 runs to win and 8 wickets in hand.

Santakveer Markram made history

Aden Markram (102 runs) and captain Temba Bavuma (65 runs) stand at the crease and are moving the team towards victory.

The third batsman has become the third batsman to score a century in the WTC final, who has scored hundreds of in the final – this feat has been done by Travis Head and Steve Smith.

Do you know the meaning of the name Markram?

Aden Markram not only a great batsman, but his name is also special.

His surname “Markram” feels the same when reading from both sides, and this name means “generous and noble person”.

Such people are considered to like peace, intelligent and help others. Perhaps this is the reason why Markram, who looks calm on the field, gives aggressive answers with the bat.

Quiet nature, but aggressive batting

Markram’s bat thundered in this final and he completed a century with a great fours. His balance of restraint and aggression is leading South Africa towards history.

Will the stigma of ‘Chokars’ end?

If South Africa wins this match, not only will he end the 27 -year -old ICC title drought, but will also get freedom from the ‘Choker’ image that loses on big occasions.

The team is now just a few runs away from creating history.

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