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WTC Final, Day 4: South Africa End ICC Trophy drought, beat Australia to win maiden WTC Title

WTC Final, Day 4: South Africa End ICC Trophy drought, beat Australia to win maiden WTC Title

South Africa vs Australia, ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 Day 4 Live: Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have built a strong 143-run partnership for the third wicket.

Edited By : Sruti Thakur |Jun 14, 2025, 02:58 PM IST

Published On Jun 14, 2025, 02:58 PM IST

Last UpdatedJun 14, 2025, 02:58 PM IST

WTC Final South Africa vs Australia, Day 4: Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma will look to keep things steady and guide South Africa to victory on Day 4 of the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s, London. Markram (102*) and Bavuma (65*) will continue the innings from 213/2 on Saturday, with just 69 more runs needed to secure South Africa’s first ICC title in 28 years.

Chasing a target of 282, the Proteas had slipped to 70/2, but a crucial 143-run partnership for the third wicket between the duo has brought them within touching distance of a historic win.

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Aiden Markram Wins POTM!

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South Africa won by 5 wickets!

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Scorecard Update!

South Africa is getting very close to the ICC World Test Championship title. They are at 264/4 and needs 18 runs to win

Wicket!

Tristan Stubbs returns towards the dugout as he got bowled by Mitchell Starc. Starc keeps Australia’s hope still alive.

Scorecard update!

South Africa looks in a good touch with Aiden Markram Leading the charge. The proteas are at 283/3 aand they need only 44 runs to win the WTC title.

Skipper gets skipper,OUT!

South Africa lost their first wicket on Day 4 as skipper Temba Bavuma got caught by Carey. Australia were desperate for an early breakthrough, and they’ve delivered. Bavuma departs to a standing ovation after a brilliant knock, though he won’t be there to finish the job for his team.

Day 4 begins!

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have built a strong 143-run partnership for the third wicket and stepped into the ground to begin the game of Day 4. South Africa needs 68 runs to win the title.

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