South Africa and Australia continue to collide in the final of the World Test Championships (WTC) 2023-25. The game of two has ended in this match being played at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. On the second day (June 12), the Australian team scored 144 runs in their second innings at the loss of 8 wickets. Australia’s total lead is now 218 runs and has 2 wickets left. Nathan Lion 1 and Mitchell Starc are playing 16 runs.

14 wickets fell on the second day too

Let us know that South Africa’s first innings was reduced to 138 runs after lunch on the second day. On the basis of the first innings, Australia got an important lead of 74 runs. Australia scored 212 runs in their first innings. On the first day of the game, 14 wickets fell. Then only 14 wickets fell on the second day. The match is currently looking equal.

The Australian team did not start in the second innings. Usman Khwaja became a victim of Kagiso Rabada on a personal score of just 6 runs. Then Rabada also returned Cameron Green to the pavilion on a private score of 0. Australia’s third wicket fell as opener Marnas Labushen, who became the victim of Marco Jansen on a personal score of 22 runs. Then Lungi Angidi gave the fourth success to the South African team by dismissing Steve Smith (13 runs).

Bu Webster (9 runs), who scored a half -century in the first innings, could not do wonders and he was lbw out by Lungi Engidi. Then Vian Mulder bowled Travis Head (9 runs) on a great ball and Australia’s score to 66 for 66 runs. Captain Pat Cummins (6 runs) also could not stand at the crease for long and his innings was ended by Angidi. After seven wickets fell for 73 runs, Alex Carrie and Mitchell Starc had an important partnership of 61 runs for the eighth wicket. Kagiso Rabada broke this partnership by dismissing Alex Carry. Carrie scored 43 off 50 balls with the help of 5 fours.

Australia’s second innings scorecard so far: (144/8, 40 overs)

Wicket Fall: 28-1 (Osman Khwaja, 10.2 overs), 28-2 (Cameron Green, 10.4 overs), 44-3 (Marnas Labushen, 17.5 overs), 48-4 (Steve Smith, 18.5 over), 64-5 (Bu Webster, 22.6 overs), 66-6 (66-6 (22.6 overs), 66-6 (Trevis Head, 23.4 over), 73-7 (24-7 over), 134-8 (Alex Carrie, 38.2 overs)

Pat Cummins shocks 6 wickets, Australia got important lead

Let us know that in response to 212 runs of Australia’s first innings, South Africa did not start well and he lost four wickets on the score of 30 runs. Aden Markram (0), Ryan Ryyan Ricelton (16), Vian Mulder (6) and Triston Stabs (2) could not do anything special. Then Temba Bavuma and Bedingham had not allowed South Africa to suffer any other damage. By the end of the first day, South Africa scored 43 runs for four wickets.

On the second day of the game, captain Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham did a comprehension batting and did not allow South Africa to suffer any harm in the first hour game. Bavuma’s eyes were frozen and it seemed that he could play a big innings, but the opposition team captain Pat Cummins caught him on a good ball. Bavuma scored 36 runs off 84 balls with the help of four fours and a six. Bavuma and Bedingham had a 64 -run partnership for the fifth wicket.

After Temba Bavuma was dismissed, David Bedingham carried forward the innings with Kyle Verene. Verene (13 runs) were set to the crease, but Pat Cummins ended her innings. After two balls, Cummins also sent Marco Jansen to the pavilion, who could not even open the account. Pat Cummins then caught David Bedingham by wicketkeeper Alex Carrie and completed his five wickets in the innings. Bedingham scored 45 off 111 balls, including six fours.

It did not take long for South African team to shrink the innings after Bedingham was dismissed. Keshav Maharaj (7 runs) was run out, while Kagiso Rabada was dismissed by Pat Cummins. Cummins took a total of six wickets, while Mitchell Starc achieved two successes. Josh Hazlewood also got a success.

South Africa’s first innings scorecard: (138/10, 57.5 overs)

Wicket Fall: 0-1 (Aden Markram, 0.6 overs), 19-2 (Ryan Ryyan Ricelton, 8.4 overs), 25–3 (Vian Mulder, 15.2 over), 30-4 (Triston Stabs, 20.2 over), 94-5 (Temba Bawuma, 39.2 overs), 126-6 (Kail Verene, 51.3 over), 126-7 (Maro Jaanesan, 51.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6.6. Over), 135-8 (David Bedingham, 55.2 overs), 138-9 (Keshav Maharaj, 56.5 overs), 138-10 (Kagiso Rabada, 57.1 overs)

Kangaroo stuck in Rabada’s ‘Panj’ in the first innings

Earlier, after losing the toss and batting first, the Australian team scored 212 runs in their first innings. For Australia, Bu Webster scored the highest 72 runs, including 11 fours. Former captain Steve Smith scored 66 runs with the help of 10 fours. South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took the most five wickets. At the same time, Marco Jansen got three successes. Keshav Maharaj and Eden Markram also got one wicket each.

Australia’s first innings scorecard: (242/10, 56.4 overs)

Vickle collapse: 12-1 (Osman Khwaja, 6.3 overs), 16-2 (Cameron Green, 6.6 overs), 46-3 (Marnas Labushen, 17.6 overs), 67-4 (Trevis Head, 23.2 over), 146-5 (Steve Smith, 41.6 overs), 192-6 (Elex Carry, 51.1 over), 199-7 (Alexion, 51.1 over), 52.4.4444 Over), 210-8 (webster, 54.4 overs), 211-9 (Nathan Lion, 55.5 Over), 212-10 (Mitchell Starc, 56.4 over).

So far 101 Test matches have been played between Australia and South Africa. During this time, the Australian team has won 54 matches, while South Africa has won 26. There were 21 draws. That is, the Australian team has been heavy in the figures.

South Africa’s playing 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.

Australia’s playing 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.