India, June 15 -- South Africa opening batter Aiden Markram played out of his skin in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Lord's Cricket Ground to help the Proteas break their ICC title jinx and win a trophy after 27 years. South Africa chased down 282 in the fourth and final innings to win the third edition of the WTC. Markram was adjudged Player of the Match for his knock of 136 in the second innings.

Speaking after the win, Markram revealed how the heartbreak in the T20 World Cup final against India last year made him more focused and determined to not throw away his wicket against Australia.

In the WTC final against Pat Cummins and co, Markram registered a duck in the first innings. However, he stood up ...