At the end of play on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at Lord's on Friday, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj became emotional, saying that a victory would mean a great deal not only for the players but also for the fans who have supported the te
As South Africa inched closer to lifting the World Test Championship (WTC) title on Friday, former skipper Graeme Smith hailed his team's batting performance against Australia at Lord's.
South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj called opener Aiden Markram a "big-match player" as the latter went on to score a century during his outing in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London on Friday.
At the end of day three, SA was 213/2, with Markram (102*) and Bavuma (65*) unbeaten. They need 69 runs to win in their run-chase of 282 runs. This is the first-ever century by a Proteas player in an ICC tournament final.
Australia fought back and ended Day 2 on 144/8, extending their lead to 218 runs in the World Test Championship Finals, against South Africa at the Home of Cricket in London on Thursday.
Australia fought back and ended Day 2 on 144/8, extending their lead to 218 runs in the World Test Championship Finals, against South Africa at the Home of Cricket in London on Thursday.
Rabada on was fire with the ball for SA In the one-off match taking place at Lord's in London against Australia, the 30-year-old fast bowler picked up five wickets for 51 runs in the first innings to help the Proteas bowl out the Baggy Greens for 212 runs on Wednesday followed by three wicke
Australia ends Day 2 on 144/8, extending their lead to 218 runs in the World Test Championship Finals, against South Africa at Lord's in London on Thursday.
Bedingham 39* and wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne 11 * remained not out on the crease at Lunch, exceeding their partnership on 27 for the sixth wicket.
Speaking after the day's play, Webster acknowledged the intensity of the challenge posed by South Africa's bowlers.
"Had a bit of luck no doubt in the first 20-30 balls. Felt they came really hard at us. Managed to get through that period and got a total on the board," he said.