'We can make the final again': Markram outlines South Africa’s WTC ambition

Aiden Markram believes South Africa have the determination and quality to reach a second consecutive ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, with the Proteas eager to build on their historic triumph in 2025 as they prepare for the third and deciding Test against Australia in Cape Town.South Africa will head into the series decider at Newlands with renewed confidence after producing a commanding comeback in Gqeberha. The hosts defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test to level the three-match series 1-1, setting up a winner-takes-all contest beginning on Tuesday.'We can make the final again'Markram, who played a starring role in South Africa's maiden WTC title triumph at Lord's in June 2025, said the team's experience of reaching the final had strengthened its desire to repeat the achievement in the ongoing 2025-27 cycle."I believe we can make the [WTC] final again.