Aiden Markram optimistic as South Africa faces Australia in WTC decider
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Aiden Markram expressed confidence in South Africa's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final again as they prepare for the third and deciding Test against Australia at Newlands on October 27. South Africa leveled the series 1-1 with an innings victory in the second Test after losing the first by 214 runs. The team will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje due to injury, while Australia is considering changes to its batting lineup after struggles in the previous match. Markram highlighted the importance of both the upcoming home series and the 2027 ODI World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- •South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test.
- •Markram scored a match-winning 136 in the 2025 WTC final against Australia.
- •Nortje's absence may affect South Africa's pace attack strategy.
- •Australia may alter its batting order following recent struggles.
- •The third Test is set to take place at Newlands, starting on October 27.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — 'We can make the final again': Aiden Markram outlines South Africa’s WTC ambition ahead of Australia decider
"Aiden Markram is optimistic about South Africa's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final again. They recently equalized the series against Australia with a solid performance in Gqeberha. As the pivotal third Test approaches at Newlands, both sides aim for dominance, although South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje due to an injury. Meanwhile, Australia plans to adjust its batting lineup following their recent struggles.
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