Aiden Markram

Temba Bavuma's troops are not as dynastic or celebrated as some of the previous iterations. (AP Photo)

India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma’s WTC champs get set for their hardest challenge

November 12, 2025 9:12 am

A tour of India is the stiffest test for any overseas side, and the most rigorous baptism yet for the World Test champions. If uneasy disclaimers still lurk around their triumph, a series win in India would cleanse half the doubting minds.

Aiden Markram says absence of Temba Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj vs PAK 'an opportunity for others'

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Markram also said that the playing XI could also feature the big hitter Dewald Brevis.

Aiden Markram hasn't played Test cricket since his player-of-the-match performance in the WTC final. (AP Photo)

World Test Champions South Africa start new cycle with Pakistan and India tours, prepare for spin onslaught

October 07, 2025 12:32 am

South Africa will be captained by Aiden Markram in Pakistan, who admitted that they now have targets on their backs after winning the World Test Championship.

Aiden Markram scored 136 in 207 balls. (AP Photo)

'Aiden Markram's knock right up there with either of Travis Head's centuries vs India in WTC and World Cup finals,' says Ricky Ponting

June 16, 2025 6:40 pm

Aiden Markram's eighth Test century went a long way in ensuring that South Africa went about their chase clinically and beat Australia in the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s

Aiden Markram said the only way to the "choker" monkey off their backs was to yank it off and throw it away, by calmly setting up the chase that he did with a century. (AP Photo)

Aiden Markram: 'Thought a lot about T20 World Cup final vs India... didn't want to sit on the side feeling helpless again'

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The WTC centurion hero also says getting the job done is the best way to get rid of 'chokers' tag, though external motivation is not the sole purpose of playing

'Best innings any South African batter has ever played in Test match cricket': Kevin Pietersen lauds Aiden Markram's knock in WTC final

June 14, 2025 9:17 pm

Markram had resumed day 4 on 102 and was out for 136 when only six runs from victory. He spent six hours, 23 minutes in the middle.

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India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma’s WTC champs get set for their hardest challenge

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'Aiden Markram's knock right up there with either of Travis Head's centuries vs India in WTC and World Cup finals,' says Ricky Ponting

Aiden Markram: 'Thought a lot about T20 World Cup final vs India... didn't want to sit on the side feeling helpless again'

'Best innings any South African batter has ever played in Test match cricket': Kevin Pietersen lauds Aiden Markram's knock in WTC final

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