Aiden Markram completes 3,000 Test runs: Decoding his stats
What's the story
South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram has joined the elite 3,000-run club in Test cricket. He achieved this milestone on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Pakistan at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Entering the Test, Markram needed just seven runs to reach the landmark. He accomplished the same as the Proteas began their reply to Pakistan's first-innings total of 378.
Milestone achievement
Markram joins this elite list
Markram's journey to this milestone has been nothing short of impressive. He is the 18th South African batter to cross the 3,000-run mark in Test cricket. The 31-year-old right-hander achieved this feat in his 47th Test match. Since making his debut against Bangladesh in 2017, Markram has been a key player for South Africa, known for his aggressive batting and resilience under pressure.
Game status
Markram departs for 20
Markram, who is leading in place of the injured Temba Bavuma, made a positive start for the Proteas. He added a 45-run opening stand with Ryan Rickelton. However, Noman Ali broke the stand by dismissing Markram in the 12th over. The Proteas batter scored 20 off 37 balls (1 four). South Africa later finished on 216/6 at stumps.
Information
His Test numbers
In a 47-Test career (85 innings), Markram has raced to 3,013 runs at an average of 36.30. His tally includes 8 tons and 13 half-centuries. Notably, 605 of his Test runs have come against Pakistan at 46.53.