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The best knock any SA batter has ever played in Tests: Pietersen on Markram

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Saturday rated Protea opener Aiden Markram's measured hundred against Australia in the World Test Championship final as the best innings by a South African batter in Test matches. Markram's 207-ball 136 guided SA to a five-wicket victory over the Australians, as the Proteas ended a 27-year-long wait to win an ICC trophy. "Probably the best innings any South African batter has ever played in Test match cricket. It might not go down as the most attacking or entertaining if you look back at South Africa's Test history, Pietersen, a JioStar expert, said. Pietersen said the century became very significant in the context of the World Test Championship final. But when you factor in the expectation, the stage, and the pressure after failing in the first innings, it was extraordinary. Whether you're a batter or a bowler, when your country is counting on you and you have to deliver that pressure is immense. He lost (Ryan) Rickelton early, yet still

It's really important for all of us to get this game time: Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh, who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 as the tournament's top wicket-taker, is carrying confidence from his performances with the Gujarat Titans to England

SA vs AUS HIGHLIGHTS ICC WTC 2025 Final Day 3: Markram-Bavuma put SA in driving seat to win WTC mace

SA vs AUS highlights Day 3: Proteas will need only 69 runs to win when they come to bat on day 4

ICC WTC Final SA vs AUS: Highest successful run chase in Tests at Lord's

The highest successful run chase at this venue is by the West Indies, who chased down 344 runs set by England back in 1984

Indian players pay tribute to flight AI-171 crash victims in England

Minutes' silence and black armbands mark emotional gesture ahead of intra-squad match in Beckenham

Why Gautam Gambhir flew back to India ahead of series opener vs England?

India head coach departs England camp due to sudden personal emergency; squad continues preparation under assistants: Reports

Lack of time with red ball ahead of ENG series is concerning: Morne Morkel

India's bowling coach said it will be challenging to adjust quickly to English conditions as the team prepares for the series opener

SA vs AUS HIGHLIGHTS ICC WTC 2025 Final Day 2: SA dominate as Australia slump to 144/8 at stumps

ICC WTC 2025 Final Day 2: All to play for on Day 3 which could see the winner as well at Lord's.

Pat Cummins shatters 43-year-old record with sensational spell in WTC final

The Australian skipper claimed six wickets to register the best bowling figures by a captain at the venue.

SA vs AUS HIGHLIGHTS ICC WTC 2025 Final: AUS pacers strike hard; SA 43/4 at stumps on Day 1

ICC WTC 2025 Final SA vs AUS: Aussie pacers start strong as SA's advantage falls courtesy of a top order meltdown.

India hone their fielding skills with coach T Dilip at Beckenham | Watch

With India entering a transitional phase, fielding has become a key component of their pre-series routine in recent times

Jaiswal to Pant: Full list of players with most sixes in WTC 2023-25 cycle

Returning from a long injury break, Rishabh Pant didn't miss a beat. In 10 Tests, he struck 18 sixes, backing his natural attacking instincts

ICC WTC 2025 Final: SA vs AUS head-to-head, London weather, toss stats

South Africa and Australia have faced each other just once at Lord's in Tests, where Australia thumped South Africa by 10 wickets

ICC WTC 2025 Final SA vs AUS Streaming: Where to watch match today?

Check all the details related to the streaming and broadcast of the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final between South Africa and Australia here

ICC WTC 2025 Final: SA vs AUS pitch report, Lord's stadium key stats

At Lord's in Tests, teams batting first have won 53 matches, while those batting second have secured victory in 43 encounters. A total of 51 matches have ended in a draw or with no result

ICC WTC 2025 Final: SA vs AUS live time, date, venue and live streaming

JioHotstar will live stream the SA vs AUS ICC WTC 2025 final match through its app and website in India

ICC WTC 2025 Final: Australia vs South Africa playing 11, player matchups

Dive into the key player battles and probable line-ups ahead of Australia vs South Africa in the ICC WTC 2025 Final. Use these insights to build your fantasy team for this high-stakes clash

England include teenage star Eddie Jack in Test squad training camp

Teenage fast bowler Eddie Jack has been "invited to practise" with England's senior team ahead of the first Test against India after producing impressive efforts for the Lions against India A in the two four-day games, according to a report. India begin their new World Test Championship cycle taking on England in a five-match series beginning with the first match at Headingley from June 20. The 19-year-old Hampshire seamer caught the selectors' attention by dismissing India batter KL Rahul, who had scored a century in the first innings, during their drawn second unofficial Test in Northampton. Standing at 6-foot-4, Jack has "impressed" England Lion's coaching group, including Andrew Flintoff, Mark Wood and Graeme Swann, The Times, London, reported. Jack, who is yet to make his County Championship debut for Hampshire, has played two first-class matches -- both against India A -- and represented England U-19s earlier this year in South Africa. He also took five wickets last month in

Full list of highest run getters in World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal finished his WTC campaign on a high note with a remarkable total of 1,798 runs, making him the only Indian player in the top 10.

ICC WTC 2025 Final: Australia's road to the final vs South Africa

Australia's first win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in almost a decade played a big role in the defending champions qualifying for the finals for the second time in a row