The final of the third cycle (2023–25) of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is being played between South Africa and Australia at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. In this match, Australia has given a target of 282 runs to South Africa to win. The Australian team is playing the WTC final for the second consecutive time. At the same time, the South African team has entered the title match of the World Test Championship for the first time.

Bavuma got life, this legend got injured

On the third day of this match (13 June), the Australian team has suffered a major setback. Former captain and veteran batsman of the team, Steve Smith became engrossed while catching the catch. 36 -year -old Smith suffered an injury to the youngest finger of the right hand and had to leave the ground. This incident happened in the 20th over of South Africa’s second innings.

South African captain Temba Bavuma tried to hit the second ball of that over of fast bowler Mitchell Starc in leg-side, but the shot timing was not right. The ball came towards Smith standing on the wide slip. Smith was standing about 14 meters from the stump, so he did not get much time to react. The ball came to his right, but he was shaken to the left. In such a situation, he could not catch the catch of Temba Bavuma and also became England.

When Steve Smith dripped the catch of Temba Bavuma, the South African captain was batting for just 2 runs. Instead of Steve Smith, young player Sam Contas came on the field for fielding, but after a few overs, he also needed medical assistance. In such a situation, Sam Contas also left the ground and went out to field Matt Kuanman in his place.

Australia’s playing in WTC finals 11: Usman Khwaja, Marnas Labushen, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Bu Webster, Alex Carrie (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (Capnins), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lion, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa’s playing in WTC finals 11: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aden Markram, Ryan Ryan Ricelton, Vian Mulder, Triston Stabs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verene (wicketkeeper), Marco Jansen, Keshan, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Angidi.