Last Update: February 10, 2023, 20:58 IST
Aiden Markram (Twitter Image)
The memorable century also became Markram’s first century in T20 cricket.
South African all-rounder Aiden Markram was at the top of his game during the SA20 semi-final on Thursday, February 9. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain smashed a brilliant 100 off 58 balls as his team won by 14 runs. Above the Joburg Super Kings at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Markram hit a half-century in 41 balls. The 28-year-old accelerated to reach the next 50 in just 16 balls. Markram’s stormy innings included six sixes and as many fours. The memorable century also became Markram’s first century in T20 cricket. Markram completed his century by hitting a brilliant six in the 19th over of the innings. A video of his brilliant shot has now gone viral as fans and followers of the sport are showering praises on the Centurion-born all-rounder.
A Twitter user said that Sunrisers Hyderabad fans are now eagerly waiting for Aiden Markram’s exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “Expectations of SRH fans are sky high now,” read the comment.
SRH fans expectations are sky high now 😍- (@shwetha0811) February 9, 2023
Another user wrote, “There is no better feeling than performing when it matters the most. Take a bow marker.
There is no better feeling than performing when it matters most. Greetings Makram- Nikhil 🎭 (@nikhil_pandey__) February 9, 2023
A Twitter user praised the SA20 tournament and commented, ‘This league is amazing.’
This league is amazing – Sheikh Sohail 🇮🇳 | Shaikh Sohail (@shaikhsohaill10) February 9, 2023
A fan suggested that Markram should lead the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the next edition of the IPL. “Aiden Markram should also lead SRH. Incredible leader Sunrisers Hyderabad,” read the comment.
This thought was echoed by another cricket fan. “I think he will lead the SRH team as well,” wrote.
Aiden Markram came out to bat as Sunrisers Eastern Cape were struggling at 10/2. The Sunrisers skipper weathered the storm efficiently and stitched a solid 98-run partnership with Jordan Harman. Markram crossed the three-figure mark with a brilliant six in the last over of the innings. While the South Africa international was dismissed by Lijad Williams on the very next ball, the sensational century helped put up a mammoth 213 on the board.
Sunrisers all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe later scalped two wickets as Joburg Super Kings managed to reach 199.
Sunrisers will now take on Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 final on Sunday. Pretoria beat Paarl Royals by 29 runs to reach the summit clash.
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