India, June 14 -- Going into Day 4 of the WTC Final, South Africa need only 69 runs to win, and are also in total control with Aiden Markram (102*) and skipper Temba Bavuma (65*) set to resume batting. On Day 3, the Proteas were undecided on the need for their skipper to retire hurt after he sustained a hamstring injury early in his second innings, but was urged on by Markram to not disrupt the partnership, which has now taken them very close to winning the title.

Two overs before tea on Day 3, Bavuma, who was at 6, pulled up with a hamstring injury, which initially saw him receive lengthy treatment on the outfield, and then he made it through to the interval. It affected his running between the wickets.

Speaking to the media, South Afr...