South Africa's Run Chase Update

Aiden Markram led South Africa's reply in the chase of 282 with a solid 49* to take his team to Tea at 94 for 2 on Day 3 of the 2025 World Test Championship Final.

Key Statistics

• Aiden Markram: 49* (runs)
• Wiaan Mulder: 27 (runs)
• Mitchell Starc: 2-37 (wickets)
• Australia's lead: 188 runs

South Africa's Progress

With the sun out in London, batting became easier and the second-wicket pair of Markram and Mulder forged a 61-run stand to help South Africa recover from an early loss. Markram and Bavuma moved on quickly and rotated the strike effectively to keep the runs coming at a fair clip.

Australia's Second Innings

The Australian tail made the most of the batting-inclined pitch to accumulate vital 63 runs together for the last-wicket stand that propelled Australia to 207 in their second innings. Mitchell Starc wore down the South African attack with a patient 132-ball half-century, while Josh Hazlewood chipped in a valuable 17 at the other end.