In the gripping Cape Town Test against India, South African batsman Aiden Markram emerged as the team’s savior in the second innings. Facing a formidable Indian pace attack, the right-handed batter showcased exceptional skills, smashing a brilliant hundred to steer the Proteas back into contention. The dynamic performance followed a challenging Day 2, where Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc on the South African batting lineup, securing his ninth fifer in Test cricket.
Markram’s resilient innings comprised 106 runs off 103 balls, marking the sixth Test century of his career. The South African batsman showcased his prowess with 17 boundaries and two sixes before eventually being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj, concluding one of the finest knocks in his Test career.
The momentous century for Markram came on the last ball of the 30th over, as he confidently struck a boundary against the formidable Jasprit Bumrah. The South African dressing room erupted in applause, acknowledging Markram’s stellar achievement. Even Dean Elgar, playing in his final international Test, celebrated the fantastic century, further fueling the Proteas’ comeback aspirations.
