South Africa, Aiden Markram
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Speaking in the aftermath of the epic World Test Championship Final at Lord's, Ponting had high praise for Markram's cracking ton that helped South Africa lift the mace, placing the knock among the best centuries that he could recall on the big stage.
South Africa defeated Australia in the final to become World Test Championship winners thanks to a century from Aiden Markram. Under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, they have thus finally won their first ICC trophy in 27 years.
The choker tag has finally been put to rest. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to win their maiden World Test Championship title on Saturday.