“Aiden Markram’s Glorious Century Ignites South Africa’s Triumph in Style!”
What made this innings special was its context. Markram started the chase on a pair, with South Africa reeling from a first-innings collapse (138 all out) triggered by Cummins’ historic 6/28. The pitch, though easing out on Day 3, still posed challenges with variable bounce and seam movement. Yet, Markram’s focus was unwavering, his footwork crisp, and his temperament ice-cold. As X posts buzzed with praise, one user aptly noted, “You can just see he’s a man in form!! Averages 60 against Aus too. Loves batting against them!!”