Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma didn't have the pleasure of finishing off what they started in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Witnessing Kyle Verreynne smash a shot past the covers and confirming that the ICC Test Mace would come to the Rainbow Nation was a relief from decades of pain and the realization of a dream that many people had held but had not yet realized.

Following decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South African cricket sits on the cusp of a first major triumph with 69 runs needed to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday.

Australia has overcome a miserable morning to rock South Africa back on its heels by the end of day one of the World Test Championship at Lord’s.

Temba Bavuma is battling through a sore hamstring as South Africa chases victory in the WTC Final against Australia at Lord’s. His resilience keeps the Proteas in contention despite visible discomfort.

As South Africa began their fourth-innings chase, the tension at Lord’s escalated. Under the watchful eyes of AB de Villiers and a captivated crowd, Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma steadied the ship. Currently, South Africa are 179 for 2, with Markram unbeaten on a brilliant 85 and captain Bavuma providing strong support with a composed 50 not out.