South African batter Aiden Markram has etched his name in history with a magnificent century in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia. As Markram’s unbeaten 102-run knock brought South Africa to the brink of a historic victory, an old tweet from Virat Kohli praising the Proteas star has resurfaced, going viral across social media.
Kohli’s 2018 Tweet Resurfaces
Back in March 2018, Kohli had lauded Markram’s batting during a Test match against Australia, posting on X (formerly Twitter):
“Aiden Markram is a delight to watch!”
The tweet, originally shared after Markram’s 84-run innings in Cape Town, has now gained renewed attention following his match-winning performance in the WTC Final.
Markram’s Heroics in the WTC Final
- Runs Scored: 102* off 159 balls
- Partnership: 143-run stand with Temba Bavuma (65)*
- South Africa’s Position: 213/2, needing just 69 more runs to win
South Africa on the Verge of Ending ICC Title Drought
With Markram’s century, South Africa is on the cusp of winning their first ICC title in 27 years, their last major triumph dating back to 1998.
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