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.

Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.

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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

Mitchell Starc scored an unbeaten half-century as Australia’s last-wicket pair put on a 59-run partnership on Friday to set South Africa a daunting target of 282 runs to win the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

As South Africa edges closer to a historic ICC title at Lords, rain threatens to impact the Day 4 thriller. Check the full weather update and reserve day details here.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is all set to host the next three World Test Championship finals through 2031. The ICC is likely to give the nod at its annual conference in July, according to English media reports.

South African batter Aiden Markram scored a historic century in the ICC World Test Championship, joining cricket legend Don Bradman in an elite list.