London, June 14 -- At the end of play on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at Lord's on Friday, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj became emotional, saying that a victory would mean a great deal not only for the players but also for the fans who have supported the team through thick and thin.

South Africa edged closer to their maiden ICC world title, thanks to a historic century by Aiden Markram and an unbeaten half-century from skipper Temba Bavuma. The Proteas ended Day 3 at 213/2, just 68 runs away from a landmark win, with eight wickets in hand.

Speaking to ICC Digital after the day's play, Maharaj said, "It would mean everything, not just to us (the players) out there or the fans here, bu...