South Africa eyes historic World Test Championship win: Markram ready for big day

South Africa's cricket team aims to overcome its knockout curse in the World Test Championship final, with batting coach Ashwell Prince stressing steady preparation and spotlighting Markram as a key player for the decisive fourth day.

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South Africa is on the brink of a historic achievement as they pursue their first-ever World Test Championship title. Batting coach Ashwell Prince highlighted the importance of this victory, stating it would be 'massive for the country' and help the team shed its reputation as 'professional sport's serial bottlers.'

Prince, a former Test player with 66 matches under his belt, emphasized that the team’s preparation remains consistent, focusing on sticking to their processes and maintaining concentration. He praised captain Aiden Markram as 'someone for the big occasion,' underscoring his readiness to lead the team through the crucial moments.

South Africa’s cricket history in knockout formats has been challenging, with only one final reached in 18 previous one-day international and T20 World Cups, and 10 losses in 12 knockout matches. This context adds weight to the significance of the current Test Championship final.

"The coaches will make sure the guys stick to our processes, stay focused, get the job done," Prince said, reflecting the team's disciplined approach.

As the fourth day of the final approaches, South Africa’s players are determined to capitalize on this opportunity to rewrite their legacy and claim a landmark victory in international cricket.
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South Africa aims for a historic World Test Championship victory, with batting coach Ashwell Prince emphasizing the significance of the win to overcome the nation's reputation as 'serial bottlers.' Captain Aiden Markram is praised as a key player ready for the big day, with the team focused on process and execution.
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Prince: Win would be massive; Markram key for final day

A victory for South Africa in the World Test Championship final would be 'massive for the country' as they bid to shed their tag as professional sport's serial bottlers.
Ashwell Prince
South Africa's batting coach and former Test player
BBC
The coaches will make sure the guys stick to our processes, stay focused, get the job done.
Ashwell Prince
South Africa's batting coach and former Test player
BBC
Key Facts
  • Ashwell Prince, South Africa's batting coach and former Test player, stresses that winning the World Test Championship final would be 'massive for the country' as it would help shed their reputation as serial chokers in professional sport.BBC
  • Prince affirmed that the team will maintain their usual preparation and focus for the crucial fourth day of the final, emphasizing consistency in their approach.BBC
  • Prince praised Markram as a player suited for big occasions, highlighting his importance for South Africa's historic pursuit in the final.BBC
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of Test matches played by Ashwell Prince
66 matches
BBC

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Background Context

South Africa's historical knockout struggles in limited-overs cricket

Key Facts
  • South Africa's men's cricket team has a history of struggling in knockout matches, having lost 10 of their 12 knockout games in ODI and T20 World Cups.BBC
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of previous ODI and T20 World Cups South Africa participated in
18 matches
BBC
Number of knockout matches lost by South Africa in ODI and T20 World Cups
10 matches
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Total knockout matches played by South Africa in ODI and T20 World Cups
12 matches
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Number of finals South Africa reached in ODI and T20 World Cups
1 final
BBC
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