Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram have pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory over Australia in a gripping World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

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Steve Smith would have been an influential figure for Australia on the field, because of his presence and also because of his sharp hands at slip. However, he is not fielding for Australia, but has been spotted in the famous Lord's balcony.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie. Smith was hurt at first slip trying

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South African captain Temba Bavuma was given a standing ovation by the spectators at the Lord's Cricket Ground as he was walking back after getting out for 66 on day four of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. A video of the same surfaced on social media as the spectators stood up to applaud the Proteas' captain's knock.

Speaking on ICC Digital Daily, former South African skipper and batting legend Graeme Smith lauded the South African cricket team's resilience and determination. He particularly praised captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram for their unbeaten 143-run partnership,

With a ton in the second innings at Lord's, Markram became just the third batter to score a century in the WTC final after Steve Smith and Travis Head. Markram found support in skipper Temba Bavuma as the duo frustrated the Australian attack.