**Aiden Markram Completes 3,000 Test Runs: Decoding His Stats**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 13, 2025, 06:35 PM*
South Africa’s stand-in captain Aiden Markram has joined the elite 3,000-run club in Test cricket. He achieved this significant milestone on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Pakistan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Coming into the Test, Markram needed just seven runs to reach the landmark. He reached it early as the Proteas began their reply to Pakistan’s first-innings total of 378.
### Milestone Achievement
Markram’s journey to 3,000 Test runs has been impressive. He is now the 18th South African batter to cross this mark. The 31-year-old right-hander reached the landmark 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 style and resilience under pressure.
### Match Update: Markram Scores 20
Leading the team in the absence of injured captain Temba Bavuma, Markram got off to a positive start. He put together a 45-run opening partnership with Ryan Rickelton. However, the stand was broken in the 12th over when Noman Ali dismissed Markram for 20 runs off 37 balls, including one four. South Africa finished the day at 216/6.
### Test Career Statistics
In his 47-Test career spanning 85 innings, Markram has accumulated 3,013 runs at an average of 36.30. His tally includes 8 centuries and 13 half-centuries. Notably, 605 of his Test runs have been scored against Pakistan, at an impressive average of 46.53.
Aiden Markram’s consistent performances continue to make him a vital asset for South Africa as they compete in the longest format of the game.
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