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Int'l Cricket Council
5 days ago
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Memory lane: The best hundreds seen in ICC tournament Finals
Aiden Markram's century at Lord's will go down in the history books. Not only will his innings sit proudly on one of the London venue's esteemed Honours Boards, he's also the first South African to reach three figures in an ICC Final. And wasn't his innings emphatic? Let's take a quick tour of the ICC's event archives to see who else came up clutch in tournament deciders of the ICC Cricket World Cup and World Test Championship finals. A look at these exceptional performances: This epic knock won't be forgotten any time soon. Throughout his stay, Markram negotiated against Australia's famed bowling attack and barely gave them a chance. Stroke by stroke, Markram turned the tide on an unlikely fourth innings chase and deflated Australia's hopes of defending the World Test Championship crown. His knock included 14 boundaries over his stay. Markram's rock-solid defence slowly but surely took the spring out of the Australian bowlers' step. Markram's splendid ton guides Proteas to historic win | Aramco POTM Highlights | WTC25 Final Aiden Markram lead the Proteas push to the ICC World Test Championship triumph with a century for the ages at Lord's. Travis Head is about as clutch as it gets. Twice in the same calendar year, he blasted huge hundreds in the ICC Finals that helped achieve wins for Australia. And on both occasions, it was against the might of India. In front of over 90,000 spectators, Head took control and steered a successful run chase, as the Aussies won by six wickets with 42 balls to spare. Travis Head slams a stunning century on comeback | POTM Highlights | CWC23 Player of the match highlights as Travis Head hit 109 from merely 67 balls for Australia against New Zealand at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Head's knock, in the first innings of the Final, steered the Aussies into a dominant position against India. He scored 163 from just 174 deliveries, making batting at The Oval look very easy. Head combined with Steve Smith, who also scored a century (121 runs), for a 285-run fourth wicket stand, coming to the crease with the Aussies at 76/3. That partnership helped set the Aussies up for a 209-run win. Highlights: Travis Head deflates India with brilliant century | WTC23 Final The highlights of Travis Head's brilliant century on day one of the ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final between Australia and India In what's an undisputed contender for best-ever innings at a Cricket World Cup, Healy etched her place in cricketing folklore with a jaw-dropping 170 against rivals England, which capped off a mega tournament. Australia set England an unreachable 357-run target after Healy dominated for 45 overs. She was well supported by Rachael Haynes (68 off 93) and Beth Mooney (62 off 47). Australia won the decider by 71 runs. The knock was culmination of a successful tournament for the Australian, who finished with more than 500 runs in the event. The best of Alyssa Healy | CWC22 Australia's opener Adam Gilchrist took it to Sri Lanka from ball one, making things immediately difficult for Mahela Jayawardene's side. The knock helped the Aussies to 281/4, which was always going to be too many in what was a rain-affected Final. Australia officially claimed the win by 53 runs (applying the Duckworth-Lewis Method), their third straight World Cup title, and Gilchrist was the clear choice for Player of the Match honours. Adam Gilchrist top scores with 149 in the ICC CWC 2007 final ICC CWC 2007 Final; Australia (281-4) v Sri Lanka (215-8). Australia won by 53 runs (D/L) The Aussies dominated in South Africa, claiming their fifth World Cup title off the back of a Karen Rolton masterclass. Her unbeaten ton got the Aussies to 215/4 at the change of innings, which was more than plenty, as her side ran away victors by 98 runs against India. ICC Hall of Fame: Karen Rolton | 'One of the top names in the women's game' Australia sealed a dominant 125-run win over India after producing a vehement performance with the willow in the first innings. Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist helped set things up before Ponting (140* off 121) and Damien Martyn (88* off 84) went ballistic in South Africa's capital. Australia's total of 359/2 was more than defendable, with Ponting understandably earning Player of the Match honours. 2003 CWC | Ponting pummels India in 2003 final After Australia posted 241/7 from their 50 overs, Sri Lanka needed a hero to anchor the run chase. And up stepped de Silva, fresh off his exploits against India at Eden Gardens. He came to the crease with his side in trouble at 23/2, and with the assistance of Asanka Gurusinha (65 off 99) at first and captain Arjuna Ranatunga later (47* off 37), the right-hander took the initiative, hitting 13 fours and dominating the strike. Not only did he deliver with the bat, but de Silva also took team-best figures of 3/42 with the ball. He bowled, he batted, he conquered! | Aravinda de Silva | 1996 CWC final Aravinda de Silva made history in the 1996 Men's Cricket World Cup final against Australia with a remarkable all-round performance. He took the wickets of Taylor, Ponting and Healy, two catches, and made 107* (124) after coming in at 23/2. Two 100-run heroes in as many World Cup Finals for the West Indies, after Viv Richards followed up the work of Clive Lloyd in 1975. The cricketing powerhouse claimed the first two Men's Cricket World Cups, and their wins were powered by these two respective centurions. Richards came in at 22/1 after Gordon Greenidge's dismissal and stuck right through unbeaten, watching eight wickets fall during his time at the crease, as his side posted 286/9. It was a match-winning knock by anyone's measure, as the Windies' fierce bowling attack had England fall 91 runs short. CWC Greatest Moments - Richards runs riot in the 1979 final The West Indies claimed the first-ever Men's Cricket World Cup off the back of a classy display from captain Clive Lloyd. Coming in at five, Lloyd combined with Rohan Kanhai for a 149-run stand, where the captain scored 102 of those runs before being removed caught behind. Lloyd's aggressive innings propelled the West Indies to a defendable total of 291/8, which they won by having the Aussies all out 17 runs shy of their target. West Indies win the first ICC Cricket World Cup thanks to a Clive Lloyd century ICC CWC 1975; West Indies (291-8) v Australia (274). West Indies won by 17 runs In the first-ever World Cup, England's Enid Bakewell scored a century that, to this day, remains the second-highest score in a Women's Cricket World Cup Finals, behind only Alyssa Healy's knock in 2022 (170 runs). It's one of just three tons scored in Women's World Cup deciders. Opening the batting, Bakewell's innings ensured hosts England would be too tricky to run down, helping her side to 279/3. In response, the Aussies managed 187/9 and finished 92 runs short. 50 glorious years: Enid Bakewell remembers first-ever World Cup in 1973 Enid Bakewell recalls her starring role with a triumphant England at the Women's Cricket World Cup 1973 and hails the growth in the game since those times. NewsICC World Test Championship Final, 2025ICC Cricket World Cup
News.com.au
6 days ago
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- News.com.au
Head could open for West Indies Tour
Cricket: Australian Test coach Andrew McDonald has shared that he might look to sling Travis Head back to opening the batting for the West Indies Tour.
The Herald
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Magnificent Markram shines as Proteas clinch the World Test Championship title
The only mistake was that he wasn't there at the end flicking a delivery off his toes that was well caught at square leg by Travis Head. Markram was crestfallen, but he should not have been. The Australians sportingly all came to shake his hand. They, like everyone else at this ground, recognised the magnificence of his efforts. His partnership with Bavuma, was worth 147 runs, and turned this match decisively in South Africa's favour. Bavuma was dismissed off the 18th ball of the morning, yet another beauty from his Australian counterpart Pat Cummins, that left the right-hand batter off the surface, with extra bounce catching the edge of Bavuma's bat. He'd batted for exactly 200 minutes — most of that time spent hobbling singles, twos and on Saturday morning a very long three. Bavuma, so often the butt of jokes, made a serious statement here. It wasn't just the 66 runs in the second innings, but his shift in tempo on the second morning, after the Australian bowlers had dominated on Wednesday, sent a message to the opposition, but mainly his teammates.
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Business Standard
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
2021 to 2025: Check full list of ICC WTC winners and final match summaries
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 came to a conclusion on Saturday, June 14, with the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa winning their first WTC mace and first ICC trophy in 27 years. Despite leading the game for almost two and a half days, the Pat Cummins-led Australia failed to retain their title, as masterclass innings from Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma handed South Africa a historic win. But how does the updated full winners list of the ICC WTC tournament look after the end of the third edition? And how did each final pan out? Take a look. ICC WTC 2021 Final: New Zealand vs India The inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final was held at The Rose Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to 23, 2021. Rain interruptions pushed the game into the reserve day, but that didn't stop New Zealand from making history. India batted first and posted 217 in the first innings, followed by 170 in the second. New Zealand's bowling attack, led by Kyle Jamieson—who took seven wickets in the match—kept the Indian batsmen in check throughout. Chasing a target of 139, New Zealand lost a couple of early wickets but were steadied by captain Kane Williamson (52* not out) and veteran Ross Taylor (47* not out), who guided their team to an eight-wicket victory. Jamieson's double dismissal of Virat Kohli was a highlight of the match, earning him the Player of the Match award. New Zealand lifted the first-ever WTC mace, etching their name in Test history. Australia faced India in the second edition of the WTC Final at The Oval in London from June 7 to 11, 2023. Australia dominated from Day 1, posting a formidable 469 in their first innings. Travis Head played a sensational counter-attacking knock of 163, supported by Steve Smith's elegant 121, setting the tone for the match. India's response was underwhelming. Despite Ajinkya Rahane's fighting 89, they managed only 296, conceding a significant first-innings lead. In their second innings, Australia declared at 270/8, setting India an imposing target of 444. The Indian batting line-up once again faltered, getting bowled out for 234. Pat Cummins led the bowling attack with precision, and Australia secured a dominant 209-run win. Travis Head was named Player of the Match for his match-defining century. ICC WTC 2025 Final: South Africa vs Australia The 2025 ICC WTC Final between South Africa and Australia took place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, from June 11 to June 14, and it took only four days for South Africa to end Australia's reign as Test champions and secure their first ICC trophy since winning the ICC KnockOut Trophy (now Champions Trophy) in 1998. In the match, South Africa opted to bowl first and put on a clinical show to bundle out Australia for just 212 in the first innings, thanks to Kagiso Rabada's brilliant 5 for 51 spell. Steve Smith (66) and Beau Webster (72) were the two standout batters for the defending champions. In reply, Australia packed up the entire South African first innings for just 138, thanks to skipper Pat Cummins's spell of 6 for 28, giving the Aussies a 74-run first-innings lead. South Africa continued to fight back with the ball, reducing Australia to 73 for 7 at one point in the second innings. However, Mitchell Starc (58* not out) and Alex Carey (43) led a lower-order resistance, taking the final score to 207 and setting South Africa a challenging target of 282 to win the match. In reply, with a daunting chase ahead, South Africa lost two quick wickets. But then Aiden Markram (136 not out) and skipper Temba Bavuma (66 not out) played historic innings and stitched together a match-winning partnership to help the Proteas record the joint second-highest successful fourth-innings chase at Lord's. They went on to win the match and lift the ICC WTC 2025 mace.
Khaleej Times
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
South Africa beat Australia by five wickets to win World Test Championship
South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target. It was an edgy finish, however, as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at Lord's after resuming at 213-2 overnight. In so doing, South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at the London venue. It was a first major cricket triumph for South Africa, who had earned an unwanted reputation for failure when on the cusp of victory over the last decades in limited overs competitions. This was their first appearance in the WTC final, with opener Aiden Markram delivering a heroic innings of 136 to ensure success. Markram, who reached his century late in the third day, added 34 more runs on Saturday, accumulating carefully before falling to a sharp catch by Travis Head with six runs needed to win. Kyle Verreynne hit the winning run and was four not out at the end along with David Bedingham, who scored an unbeaten 21. Preparation and belief "We prepared hard, we came in with a lot of belief but with a lot of doubters," said captain Temba Bavuma. "It's a special moment for us and people back home, probably it will sink in in a couple of days. "The energy was there, I think us as a team have been wanting this. We've been relentless, getting to the doorstep consistently and experienced heartache, the sun's been with us. Hopefully, this win is one of many," he added. South Africa started the fourth day favourites to win but nervy, given a litany of past disasters, and would have been further on edge when Bavuma was out in the third over of the morning. A rising delivery from Australia skipper Pat Cummins took an edge and saw Bavuma depart, having added only one run to his overnight total of 65. Australia made two unsuccessful reviews of not out decisions as they sought a further breakthrough before Mitchell Starc clean bowled Tristan Stubbs for eight with 41 runs still needed. Markram and Bedingham then diligently put together a 35-run partnership to see them to the brink of success, before the win was secured in the last over before lunch. South Africa, who came into the contest as underdogs, won the toss on the opening day and gambled by putting Australia into bat. But with Kagiso Rabada returning figures of 5-51, they were vindicated as the defending champions were dismissed for 212. South Africa's reply of 138 meant Australia had a 74-run lead, significantly increased after scoring 207 in their second innings, with their tail order recovering after they had slumped to 73-7. But South Africa profited from a dramatic change in the pitch conditions - after 24 wickets fell on the first two days – to patiently bat themselves to a landmark victory. "We didn't bat out the opposition after a decent first-innings lead," said Cummins. "South Africa didn't give us a chance in the fourth innings."
