Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory over Australia in a gripping World Test Championship final at Lord's on Friday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a video of the same with a caption that read, “The cricketing world, led by South Africa and Australia, stands together to observe a moment of silence in honour of the lives lost in the Ahmedabad tragedy.

A victory for South Africa in the World Test Championship final would be "massive for the country" as they head into day four looking to banish their chokers tag.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie.

South Africa's players have the "belief" they can pull off a sensational victory in the World Test Championship final, according to batter David Bedingham.