After a ruthless bowling display that saw South Africa bowled out for just 138, Australia went into Tea at 32/2, holding a 106-run lead on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's on Thursday.
Captain Pat Cummins was the star of the session, producing a spell for the ages
It was wickets galore for pacers as except for Steve Smith and Beau Webster's fifties, none of the batters across both sides could make it big during the opening day of the WTC final. The highlight with the ball was Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul for Proteas and the way Mitchell Starc came
Australia will have a chance to successfully defend the WTC mace in a historic first to keep the Pat Cummins' empire going, while skipper Temba Bavuma will be aiming to add a bright hue of gold besides his nation's rainbow-coloured flag after securing his country a historic world championshi
During the start of last year, when announced as a part of the squad featuring seven uncapped players on a flight to New Zealand for a two-match series, the 31-year-old had uttered, "I have always loved Test cricket.....My priority has always been Test cricket.". Ahead of the tour, the crick
"It was probably one of the tougher decisions that have been made," South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said at his pre-match press conference, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
With South Africa's seam attack featuring Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen and Australia having Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and the ever-dependable Josh Hazlewood in their lineup, the battle between the two sides' fast bowlers is likely to be critical in determining the outcome
Former India coach and cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that South Africa and Australia can't take the World Test Championship final "for granted" despite the impressive record they boast at the iconic Lord's. For Bangar, the only way to lift the mace will be to play their "best cricket".
The young generation of South African cricketers, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, etc, would have to be a great support system to the veterans as the country aims to secure their first-ever world title in cricket as they take on Australia during the WTC final at Lord's from Jun
South Africa's crafty quick Lungi Ngidi hopes to turn his dream into reality by bringing the World Test Championship mace back home, a moment that could change the "landscape in cricket" in his nation.
Lyon and Maharaj, two of the best spinners of the modern era, will lock horns against each other during the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's from June 11 onwards. While Australia will be aiming to successfully defend the WTC title by a team for the first time ever, SA will be w
Australia would be aiming to make history, becoming the first-ever side to successfully defend their ICC WTC mace, getting it in 2023 after beating India at The Oval. On the other hand, South Africa would be aiming to secure their first-ever world title in cricket after years of heartbreak i