Mumbai, June 14: Cricketing fraternity, especially from South Africa, lauded Aiden Markram for his historic century at Lord's during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia on Friday. A historic century from Markram, the first-ever by a Proteas player in an ICC tournament final and his unbeaten century stand with skipper Temba Bavuma helped South Africa come closer to their maiden ICC world title glory as they ended the day three of the WTC final in a remarkable fashion, scripting a memorable comeback in what has been a spectacular see-saw match. 'Aiden Markram is a Delight to Watch!' Virat Kohli's Old Tweet Goes Viral After South African Batter Smashes Century in SA vs AUS ICC WTC 2025 Final.

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lauded the knock, calling it a "special innings" and terming the year as one for the "underdogs".

Michael Vaughan Lauds Aiden Markram's Century

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn also congratulated Markram for his ton, posting.

Dale Steyn Hails Aiden Markram's Ton

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan also posted.

 Irfan Pathan Lauds  Aiden Markram's Century

Ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, lauded Bavuma and Markram, noting that while victory is close, it would still be a "nervy sleep".

Kevin Pietersen's Tweet

South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, not a part of the match, also lauded "limping assassin" Bavuma, who scored a brilliant fifty despite battling hamstring issues for his knock.

 Tabraiz Shamsi Lauds Temba Bavuma

South Africa have made 213 runs in 56 overs, led by a century-run partnership between Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma. Despite a hamstring injury, Bavuma fought through. Proteas are 68 runs away from victory with eight wickets in hand.

Earlier in the day, a fine half-century partnership between Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder put South Africa in a solid spot at the end of the second session during day three of the WTC final at Lord's on Friday. Aiden Markram Becomes First South Africa Batter to Hit Hundred in ICC Final, Achieves Feat During SA vs AUS WTC 2025 Summit Clash.

At the end of the session, SA was 94/2, with skipper Temba Bavuma (11*) and Markram (49*) unbeaten. Starc played one of the finest innings of his life, which powered Australia to 207/10 from a poor position of 152/9, leading by 281 at lunch. Starc remained not out on 58, leaving Proteas to chase 282 to end their ICC title drought.

Brief Scores: Australia: 212 and 207 (Mitchell Starc 58*, Alex Carey 43, Kagiso Rabada 4/59) against SA: 138 and 213/2 (Aiden Markram 102*, Temba Bavuma 65*, Mitchell Starc 2/37).

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