Players observe a minute of silence before the start of play to honor the victims of Thursday's plane crash in India, on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London
South Africa Vs Australia, WTC Final 2025: Markram, Bavuma Lead SA바카라™s Charge For ICC Glory - In Pics
South Africa closed in on a historic World Test Championship title at Lord바카라™s, ending day three on 213/2 and needing just 69 more runs to beat Australia. Aiden Markram led the charge with a brilliant unbeaten 102, his third fourth-innings Test century, while captain Temba Bavuma, battling a hamstring injury, contributed a gritty 65*. Their unbroken 143-run stand, the highest of the match, came after Australia had earlier posted 207 in their second innings, with Mitchell Starc scoring 58* and helping push the lead to 281. Despite losing two early wickets, South Africa batted with intent and composure, especially after a key moment when Bavuma was dropped by Steve Smith, who injured his finger in the process. With Australia visibly fatigued and wicketless in the final session, the Proteas now stand on the verge of their first ICC title in 26 years.
WTC Final: South Africa vs Australia
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Australia's Nathan Lyon bats on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
WTC Final 2025 : Australia vs South Africa
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South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Nathan Lyon on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
WTC Final 2025: South Africa vs Australia Kagiso Rabada
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Australia's Josh Hazlewood bats on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final : Australia vs South Africa
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Australia's Mitchell Starc plays a shot on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London
World Test Championship Final: South Africa vs Australia
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Australia's Mitchell Starc, right, celebrates after scoring fifty runs on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final 2025 : Australia vs South Africa
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South Africa's Aiden Markram bats on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final 2025: South Africa vs Australia
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South Africa's Wiaan Mulder bats on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final : AUS vs SA
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Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates the dismissal of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final: SA vs AUS
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Australia's Steve Smith reacts in pain as he leaves the field after getting hurt while fielding on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final 2025 : AUS vs SA
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South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma plays a shot on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final 2025: SA vs AUS
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South Africa's Aiden Markram celebrates after scoring fifty runs on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
World Test Championship Final 2025: SA vs AUS
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South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma celebrates after scoring fifty runs on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
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WTC Final: Australia vs South Africa
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South Africa's Aiden Markram celebrates after scoring a century on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
WTC Final: Australia vs South Africa
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South Africa's Aiden Markram, right, celebrates with batting partner Temba Bavuma after scoring a century on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London.
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