Aiden Markram's Stunning Catch Highlights South Africa's Dominance at Lord’s
What a dramatic start to the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s! If you tuned in, you witnessed a fiery, dominant session from South Africa, who made a bold decision to bowl first — a move that’s already paying off in style. The morning belonged to the Proteas, and among the standout moments, Aiden Markram’s sharp catch at second slip to dismiss Cameron Green truly set the tone.
Australia, hoping to set a solid platform, was rocked early. Usman Khawaja couldn’t get going — lasting 20 balls without scoring before edging Kagiso Rabada’s precision delivery straight to David Bedingham at first slip. That dismissal not only silenced the Aussie camp but gave South Africa a burst of early momentum. Rabada was in the zone, finding that deadly off-stump line repeatedly.
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Then came Cameron Green, returning to red-ball cricket after a long injury layoff. There was a flicker of hope as he opened with a stylish leg glance for four, but it was short-lived. The very next ball, Rabada struck again — a perfect line that drew an edge. And there was Aiden Markram, alert and composed at second slip, making a high-pressure catch despite a teammate jumping across in front of him. Ravi Shastri captured it perfectly: “What a catch!”
Graeme Smith on commentary didn’t hold back either — praising South Africa’s fielding intensity and Rabada’s rhythm. Markram’s focus and fast hands under pressure reminded everyone why slip fielding is as crucial as bowling in Tests.
As if that wasn’t enough, Marco Jansen joined the party, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne and then Travis Head right before lunch. And what a way to end the session — Kyle Verreynne, diving full stretch to his right, pulled off a one-handed screamer behind the stumps to send Head packing. It was the kind of wicketkeeping moment that leaves a mark on the highlight reels for years.
Smith called it “unbelievable,” and honestly, it was. That catch didn't just remove a dangerous batter, it summed up South Africa’s hunger and execution on this massive stage. Captain Temba Bavuma’s decision to bowl first, seen by some as risky, is now being hailed as brave and brilliant. The Proteas look dialed in, and Australia? They’re reeling.
This first session wasn't just about stats — it was about statement-making cricket. And Aiden Markram’s catch was at the heart of it.
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