London, June 11 -- As South Africa aim to secure their first-ever world title in international cricket, the watchful eyes of fans and the prayers of the Proteas audience will focus on two of their superstar players, Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada, who hold a fantastic record against Australia.

Australia will have a chance to successfully defend the WTC mace in a historic first to keep the Pat Cummins' empire going, while skipper Temba Bavuma will be aiming to add a bright hue of gold besides his nation's rainbow-coloured flag after securing his country a historic world championship in the purest format of the sport.

Markram, who is just 143 runs away from 3,000 Test runs, heads into the title clash with a lot to prove. Blessed with one...