ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believes Aiden Markram’s 136 in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final was comparable to the very best batting performances on the biggest stage.

Aiden Markram starred in South Africa’s historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s with a superb 136, helping the Proteas get over the line in an ICC tournament after countless heartbreaks in the past.

Aiden Markram, the Player of the Match in the WTC final, revealed he took inspiration from the T20 World Cup defeat against India last year.

A seven-year-old post by India talisman batter Virat Kohli is resurfacing online after South Africa's Aiden Markram etched his name in history books with a sublime century on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.

South Africa chased down the challenging 282-run target set by Australia with five sessions to spare, thanks primarily to Aiden Markram’s majestic 136 and his 147-run third-wicket stand with captain Temba Bavuma (66),

Rishabh Pant hailed Aiden Markram for his “great knock” and also congratulated South Africa on winning the tournament.