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AUS vs SA Highlights, WTC Final 2025, Day 3: Ton-up Aiden Markram shines, South Africa 213/2 at stumps, need 69 more to clinch title
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, ICC WTC Final 2025: Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s witnessed more extraordinary drama as Australia clawed back control, ending at 144/8 in their second innings with a lead of 218. With 28 wickets falling in just two days, the Test appears headed for an early finish—well before its scheduled Day 5.
The day began with South Africa at 43/4, and although Temba Bavuma (36) and David Bedingham (45) stitched together a brief resistance worth 64 runs, it was Australia captain Pat Cummins who stole the show. Cummins produced a remarkable spell of four wickets for one run post-lunch, dismantling South Africa for 138. He finished with 6-28 and claimed his 300th Test wicket, etching his name on the Lord’s honours board.
But Australia’s second innings soon descended into chaos. Kagiso Rabada removed Khawaja and Green in the same over, while Lungi Ngidi bowled a fiery spell that accounted for Cummins and Webster, leaving Australia tottering at 73/7.
Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc then mounted a critical eighth-wicket stand of 61. Carey’s composed 43 was vital, but he fell to Rabada just before stumps. Starc remained unbeaten on 16 and was lucky to survive when Marco Jansen dropped a sitter in the day’s final over.
Australia’s lead may already be decisive, but South Africa will believe that quick wickets on Day 3 could still keep them alive. The pitch has offered bounce and seam, but not excessively so—raising questions about batting techniques from both sides.
Earlier, Cummins’ fiery burst tore through South Africa’s lower order, claiming the final five wickets for just 12 runs. His dismissal of Bavuma, Verreynne, Jansen, and Rabada in quick succession underlined his mastery in favourable conditions. South Africa’s innings crumbled from 126/5 to 138 all out.
Australia’s approach to building on their slender first-innings lead of 74 was aggressive but flawed. Beau Webster, their first-innings top scorer, fell lbw to Ngidi, while Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith also perished without converting starts.
Despite the carnage, Australia’s 218-run advantage heading into Day 3 could prove pivotal. Yet, with just two wickets in hand, the margin for error remains slim. One more day of gripping cricket awaits before the baton passes to South Africa’s batters for the final act.
The day began with South Africa at 43/4, and although Temba Bavuma (36) and David Bedingham (45) stitched together a brief resistance worth 64 runs, it was Australia captain Pat Cummins who stole the show. Cummins produced a remarkable spell of four wickets for one run post-lunch, dismantling South Africa for 138. He finished with 6-28 and claimed his 300th Test wicket, etching his name on the Lord’s honours board.
But Australia’s second innings soon descended into chaos. Kagiso Rabada removed Khawaja and Green in the same over, while Lungi Ngidi bowled a fiery spell that accounted for Cummins and Webster, leaving Australia tottering at 73/7.
Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc then mounted a critical eighth-wicket stand of 61. Carey’s composed 43 was vital, but he fell to Rabada just before stumps. Starc remained unbeaten on 16 and was lucky to survive when Marco Jansen dropped a sitter in the day’s final over.
Australia’s lead may already be decisive, but South Africa will believe that quick wickets on Day 3 could still keep them alive. The pitch has offered bounce and seam, but not excessively so—raising questions about batting techniques from both sides.
Earlier, Cummins’ fiery burst tore through South Africa’s lower order, claiming the final five wickets for just 12 runs. His dismissal of Bavuma, Verreynne, Jansen, and Rabada in quick succession underlined his mastery in favourable conditions. South Africa’s innings crumbled from 126/5 to 138 all out.
Australia’s approach to building on their slender first-innings lead of 74 was aggressive but flawed. Beau Webster, their first-innings top scorer, fell lbw to Ngidi, while Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith also perished without converting starts.
Despite the carnage, Australia’s 218-run advantage heading into Day 3 could prove pivotal. Yet, with just two wickets in hand, the margin for error remains slim. One more day of gripping cricket awaits before the baton passes to South Africa’s batters for the final act.
22:51 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Aiden Markram joins elite list of visiting fourth-innings centurions at Lord’s
Openers with most 100s in 4th innings in Tests:
4 - Sunil Gavaskar
4 - Graeme Smith
3 - Herbert Sutcliffe
3 - Geoffrey Boycott
3 - Gordon Greenidge
3 - Graham Gooch
3 - Aiden Markram
4 - Sunil Gavaskar
4 - Graeme Smith
3 - Herbert Sutcliffe
3 - Geoffrey Boycott
3 - Gordon Greenidge
3 - Graham Gooch
3 - Aiden Markram
22:48 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Markram joins elite Lord’s fourth-innings centurions
Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 102 against Australia makes him only the sixth visiting batter with a fourth-innings hundred at Lord’s.
He joins a prestigious list featuring Bradman, Clarke, Greenidge, Fredericks and Agarkar.
214* - Gordon Greenidge (WI) vs ENG, 1984
138 - Roy Fredericks (WI) vs ENG, 1976
136 - Michael Clarke (AUS) vs ENG, 2009
109* - Ajit Agarkar (IND) vs ENG, 2002
102* - Sir Don Bradman (AUS) vs ENG, 1938
102* - Aiden Markram (SA) vs AUS, 2025
His knock helped South Africa stay alive in a tense chase.
22:47 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Mulder praises senior duo, relishes batting at No. 3
Wiaan Mulder says batting without fear helped him settle into his new No. 3 role, despite little first-class experience there.
He lauded Markram and Bavuma’s gritty partnership, calling it “something special” for South African cricket.
Mulder noted the pitch played slower today and was glad the team capitalised on it.
22:43 (IST) Jun 13
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, WTC Final: Markram pitches up in exclusive list with ton in WTC Final
The South Africa opener's sensational 102* from 159 balls means that he is now in an exclusive list of players with a duck and a century in a Test at Lord's
Markram becomes the ninth batter to register a duck and a hundred in the same Test at Lord’s, and third since 1980 after Michael Vaughan against India in 2002 and Misbah-ul-Haq against England in 2016.
Markram becomes the ninth batter to register a duck and a hundred in the same Test at Lord’s, and third since 1980 after Michael Vaughan against India in 2002 and Misbah-ul-Haq against England in 2016.
22:31 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Sensational century from Markram
The South African opener has had a marvelous innings up until this point.
He completes his crucial century in this 282-run chase with a boundary to the leg side off Josh Hazlewood.
His partner, Temba Bavuma is also going strong with 64* from 120 balls.
He completes his crucial century in this 282-run chase with a boundary to the leg side off Josh Hazlewood.
His partner, Temba Bavuma is also going strong with 64* from 120 balls.
21:58 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: SA need less than 100 runs to win
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have done exceptionally well in the 282-run chase.
The Proteas have 8 wickets in hand and need 93 runs more to claim their first ICC title in 27 years.
The Proteas have 8 wickets in hand and need 93 runs more to claim their first ICC title in 27 years.
21:56 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Inspirational knock from Temba Bavuma
Despite suffering a hamstring injury and receiving treatment, SA skipper Temba Bavuma puts in a sublime effort for his side.
Visibly hampered by his injury, the captain has still managed to get to 53* from 96 balls.
Visibly hampered by his injury, the captain has still managed to get to 53* from 96 balls.
21:39 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: 100 up for Markram-Bavuma partnership
Both Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram have bagged half-centuries on Day 3, as their partnership stands tall at 109 and counting.
The skipper, despite his hamstring injury, puts in a valiant effort to get to fifty.
Markram on the other hand, is currently on 85* from 125 balls.
SA need 103 more to win the final.
The skipper, despite his hamstring injury, puts in a valiant effort to get to fifty.
Markram on the other hand, is currently on 85* from 125 balls.
SA need 103 more to win the final.
21:04 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Impressive from the Proteas
After a rather underwhelming first innings, the Proteas seem to have learnt from their mistakes.
SA are going strong in the 282-run chase and currently need 136 more runs to clinch the title.
Markram is anchoring the SA chase with a solid 71* from 97 balls.
SA are going strong in the 282-run chase and currently need 136 more runs to clinch the title.
Markram is anchoring the SA chase with a solid 71* from 97 balls.
21:01 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Steve Smith taken to hospital
After dislocating his finger while attempting a catch, Steve Smith walked off the pitch.
Now understood that he has suffered a compound dislocation to his right little finger and has been taken to hospital for further treatment
Now understood that he has suffered a compound dislocation to his right little finger and has been taken to hospital for further treatment
20:22 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: No Steve Smith
After dislocating his finger before the tea break, Australia veteran Steve Smith is yet to take to the pitch.
He went off earlier after dislocating a finger while trying to take a catch.
He went off earlier after dislocating a finger while trying to take a catch.
20:17 (IST) Jun 13
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, WTC Final: An impressive fifty for Markram
After falling for a duck in the first innings, Aiden Markram has redeemed himself with an impressive half century in the chase.
By doing so, he becomes only the third from his country to get a fifty in an ICC final.
The 30-year-old's solid innings helps the Proteas breach the 100-run mark as well on Day 3.
SA still need 180 runs to clinch the WTC title.
By doing so, he becomes only the third from his country to get a fifty in an ICC final.
The 30-year-old's solid innings helps the Proteas breach the 100-run mark as well on Day 3.
SA still need 180 runs to clinch the WTC title.
19:53 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Nathan Lyon yet to break Aiden Markram in Tests
A surprising statistic reveals that South Africa's Aiden Markram is yet to be dismissed by Nathan Lyon.
In fact, of the 50 batters to have faced at least 200 deliveries from Nathan Lyon in Tests, Aiden Markram is the only one not to be dismissed even once.
In fact, of the 50 batters to have faced at least 200 deliveries from Nathan Lyon in Tests, Aiden Markram is the only one not to be dismissed even once.
19:43 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Mitchell Starc's 50 puts him top of another list
The veterans' resilient 58* from 136 deliveries means that he tops the list of players with most fifties from No 9 or below in Tests.
Starc has reached 8 fifty plus scores, with the closest being Stuart Broad and Daniel Vettori with six each.
Starc has reached 8 fifty plus scores, with the closest being Stuart Broad and Daniel Vettori with six each.
19:38 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Aiden Markram nears fifty
The South Africa opener is still going strong.
After 23 overs, the 30-year-old is just 3 runs away from a half-century.
His partnership with Temba Bavuma has reached 20 runs.
After 23 overs, the 30-year-old is just 3 runs away from a half-century.
His partnership with Temba Bavuma has reached 20 runs.
19:34 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Blow for Bavuma?
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma is visibly in pain.
It appears that he injured his hamstring after attempting to run between the wickets.
He is currently on the ground and receiving treatment from the physios.
It appears that he injured his hamstring after attempting to run between the wickets.
He is currently on the ground and receiving treatment from the physios.
19:08 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: A solid partnership broken
After a solid innings on Day 3, Wiaan Mulder has to depart for 27 off 50.
Mitchell Starc claims the wicket as he breaks what looked like a promising partnership between Markram and Mulder.
Temba Bavuma will now look to drag his side out of this difficult spot.
Mitchell Starc claims the wicket as he breaks what looked like a promising partnership between Markram and Mulder.
Temba Bavuma will now look to drag his side out of this difficult spot.
19:03 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Markram - Mulder partnership going strong
After the early wicket of Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder have eased into the innings.
Their partnership of 61 runs and counting has calmed the nerves to an extent in the 282-run chase for the Proteas.
Their partnership of 61 runs and counting has calmed the nerves to an extent in the 282-run chase for the Proteas.
18:38 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Markram and Mulder going steady
After the early loss of Ryan Rickelton to Mitchell Starc, the Proteas look to Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder to get them off to a good start.
Starc's impressive 58* from 136 meant that Australia were bowled out for 2017 in the second innigs.
South Africa need to chase down a huge ask of 282 if they are to put an end to their 27-year trophy drought in ICC competitions.
Starc's impressive 58* from 136 meant that Australia were bowled out for 2017 in the second innigs.
South Africa need to chase down a huge ask of 282 if they are to put an end to their 27-year trophy drought in ICC competitions.
17:48 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Markram and Rickelton aim for a strong start
With a massive ask of 282 runs, South Africa's openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton look to get the Proteas off to a good start.
Unlike serial winners Australia, the only piece of ICC silverware South Africa have to their credit is the 1998 ICC Knockout.
Unlike serial winners Australia, the only piece of ICC silverware South Africa have to their credit is the 1998 ICC Knockout.
16:52 (IST) Jun 13
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, WTC Final: Jansen's drop proving costly
Marco Jansen dropped Mitchell Starc at gully in the final over on Day 2.
It is now proving to be an expensive mistake the way Starc has put in his innings today.
The Aussie is nearing a half-century, and the game looks like it's slipping away from the Proteas.
It is now proving to be an expensive mistake the way Starc has put in his innings today.
The Aussie is nearing a half-century, and the game looks like it's slipping away from the Proteas.
16:44 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Familiar territory for Mitchell Starc
The last time Starc scored 40-plus in a Test innings was the second-innings of the WTC 2023 final against India at The Oval.
The veteran is now inching closer towards a fighting fifty.
The veteran is now inching closer towards a fighting fifty.
16:38 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewoof set record
Starc and Hazlewood's ongoing partnership of 42 from 108 deliveries and counting is the best 10th wicket partnership in an ICC Final match.
Starc has put up a valiant fight against South Africa, with his 46* from 117 balls.
His compatriot Hazlewood, has racked up 12 on the board so far.
Starc has put up a valiant fight against South Africa, with his 46* from 117 balls.
His compatriot Hazlewood, has racked up 12 on the board so far.
16:12 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Mitchell Starc puts up a fight for Australia
Despite the early wicket of Nathan Lyon at the start of Day 3, Starc is still going strong for the defending WTC champions.
The 35-year-old has amassed 43 runs from 101 deliveries by the end of the 55th over.
The 35-year-old has amassed 43 runs from 101 deliveries by the end of the 55th over.
15:15 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Nathan Lyon gone for 2 runs, Rabada draws first blood on Day 3
Nathan Lyon has been adjudged lbw, as Kagiso Rabada celebrates after the review.
Rabada's 4th wicket in Australia's second innings. His 9th overall.
Rabada's 4th wicket in Australia's second innings. His 9th overall.
15:03 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: AUS and SA players pay their respects to the lives lost in Ahmedabad flight crash
Ahead of proceedings on Day 3, both South Africa and Australia players observed a minute's silence.
The players are also wearing a black armband as a sign of respect for the 241 lives lost in the plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
The players are also wearing a black armband as a sign of respect for the 241 lives lost in the plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
14:56 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Lungi Ngidi reacts to his devastating spell on Day 2
After Ngidi's 3/35 on Day 2, the South Afica quick reacted emohatically.
"I think because of the stage that we’re playing on, that’s probably the best wicket I could’ve gotten.," said Ngidi on dismissing Steve Smith for just 13.
In the other camp, skipper Pat Cummins' superb spell helped rout South Africa for just 138.
"I think because of the stage that we’re playing on, that’s probably the best wicket I could’ve gotten.," said Ngidi on dismissing Steve Smith for just 13.
In the other camp, skipper Pat Cummins' superb spell helped rout South Africa for just 138.
14:44 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Can South Africa chase it down? one innings left
With Australia at 144/8 and leading by 218 runs, South Africa still have a chance—if they bowl the last two batters out quickly on Day 3.
The match will then come down to one big chase. If South Africa can restrict the target to under 250, it’s game on.
But anything above 270 could be too much, especially with the pitch wearing down and Australian bowlers like Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood ready to attack. The first hour on Day 3 will be crucial.
The match will then come down to one big chase. If South Africa can restrict the target to under 250, it’s game on.
But anything above 270 could be too much, especially with the pitch wearing down and Australian bowlers like Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood ready to attack. The first hour on Day 3 will be crucial.
14:31 (IST) Jun 13
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, WTC Final: Cummins turns the game after lunch with four-wicket burst
After a quiet first session, Pat Cummins changed the game after lunch.
He picked up four wickets in just 17 balls during a devastating spell. Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, and Rabada were all dismissed in quick succession.
Cummins’ pace, accuracy, and bounce proved too much for the South African tail. His energy lifted the entire Australian side, and they quickly ended the innings.
That spell was the turning point of the day and could well define the match.
He picked up four wickets in just 17 balls during a devastating spell. Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, and Rabada were all dismissed in quick succession.
Cummins’ pace, accuracy, and bounce proved too much for the South African tail. His energy lifted the entire Australian side, and they quickly ended the innings.
That spell was the turning point of the day and could well define the match.
14:17 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Match moving fast as 28 wickets fall in two Days
The WTC Final is moving at a surprising pace. After just two days, 28 wickets have already fallen.
The Lord’s pitch is offering help to the bowlers but hasn’t been unplayable. Still, both teams have found it tough to build partnerships.
South Africa were bowled out for 138 after Cummins’ fiery spell. Australia then lost seven wickets quickly in their second innings.
With only two wickets remaining, they lead by 218 runs. At this rate, the match might not even reach Day 5.
The Lord’s pitch is offering help to the bowlers but hasn’t been unplayable. Still, both teams have found it tough to build partnerships.
South Africa were bowled out for 138 after Cummins’ fiery spell. Australia then lost seven wickets quickly in their second innings.
With only two wickets remaining, they lead by 218 runs. At this rate, the match might not even reach Day 5.
14:00 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Australia collapse to 73/7 before late recovery
Australia suffered a dramatic collapse in their second innings on Day 2.
They went from 44/2 to 73/7 in a matter of overs, losing key players like Labuschagne, Smith, and Cummins. Rabada and Ngidi were the main destroyers, exploiting the pitch expertly.
Beau Webster, who top-scored in the first innings with 72, fell lbw to Ngidi for just 1. The Australian middle order was completely undone by some top-class fast bowling.
Only the late resistance by Carey and Starc saved them from complete disaster.
They went from 44/2 to 73/7 in a matter of overs, losing key players like Labuschagne, Smith, and Cummins. Rabada and Ngidi were the main destroyers, exploiting the pitch expertly.
Beau Webster, who top-scored in the first innings with 72, fell lbw to Ngidi for just 1. The Australian middle order was completely undone by some top-class fast bowling.
Only the late resistance by Carey and Starc saved them from complete disaster.
13:59 (IST) Jun 13
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, WTC Final: Lungi Ngidi’s comeback spell brings South Africa back
Lungi Ngidi bounced back strongly after a quiet first innings. He picked up 3 wickets for 35 runs in Australia’s second innings, including a brilliant yorker to bowl Pat Cummins.
He also got the important wickets of Beau Webster and Marnus Labuschagne. Ngidi admitted he was struggling for rhythm on Day 1 but found his groove thanks to Temba Bavuma’s encouragement.
His second spell showed great control and energy, helping South Africa fight back just when Australia threatened to pull away.
He also got the important wickets of Beau Webster and Marnus Labuschagne. Ngidi admitted he was struggling for rhythm on Day 1 but found his groove thanks to Temba Bavuma’s encouragement.
His second spell showed great control and energy, helping South Africa fight back just when Australia threatened to pull away.
13:58 (IST) Jun 13
WTC Final 2025 Live Score: Rabada shines again with 3 key wickets
Kagiso Rabada continued his superb form with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 44 runs in Australia’s second innings.
He removed Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in the same over, putting pressure back on the Aussies.
Earlier, Rabada took 5 for 51 in the first innings, giving him 8 wickets in the match so far. His pace, bounce, and accuracy were too much for the top order.
Rabada is now one of South Africa’s key hopes as they look to restrict Australia’s second-innings lead and chase a manageable target on a tough pitch.
He removed Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in the same over, putting pressure back on the Aussies.
Earlier, Rabada took 5 for 51 in the first innings, giving him 8 wickets in the match so far. His pace, bounce, and accuracy were too much for the top order.
Rabada is now one of South Africa’s key hopes as they look to restrict Australia’s second-innings lead and chase a manageable target on a tough pitch.
13:57 (IST) Jun 13
AUS vs SA WTC Final Live Score: Carey and Starc steady Australia after dramatic collapse
After Australia slumped to 73/7 in their second innings, Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc stepped up.
Carey scored a crucial 43, while Starc remained unbeaten on 16 at stumps. Together, they added a vital 61-run partnership for the eighth wicket.
Their stand helped Australia recover to 144/8 by the end of Day 2 and stretch their lead to 218 runs.
Carey’s innings was filled with smart strokeplay under pressure. Though he fell lbw to Rabada late in the day, his contribution was key.
Starc was given a lifeline too, dropped on 14 by Jansen in the final over.
Carey scored a crucial 43, while Starc remained unbeaten on 16 at stumps. Together, they added a vital 61-run partnership for the eighth wicket.
Their stand helped Australia recover to 144/8 by the end of Day 2 and stretch their lead to 218 runs.
Carey’s innings was filled with smart strokeplay under pressure. Though he fell lbw to Rabada late in the day, his contribution was key.
Starc was given a lifeline too, dropped on 14 by Jansen in the final over.
13:56 (IST) Jun 13
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, WTC Final: Pat Cummins joins the 300 club with fiery spell at Lord’s
Australia captain Pat Cummins delivered a stunning bowling performance on Day 2 of the WTC Final.
He took 6 wickets for just 28 runs, tearing through South Africa’s lower order. His spell included four wickets in just 17 balls after lunch.
More importantly, he claimed his 300th Test wicket, becoming the eighth Australian to achieve the milestone.
He also earned a spot on the famous Lord’s Honours Board. Cummins received a standing ovation from the crowd—quite a contrast from the boos he got in the Ashes two years ago.
His effort helped Australia take control of the match after a low first-innings total.
He took 6 wickets for just 28 runs, tearing through South Africa’s lower order. His spell included four wickets in just 17 balls after lunch.
More importantly, he claimed his 300th Test wicket, becoming the eighth Australian to achieve the milestone.
He also earned a spot on the famous Lord’s Honours Board. Cummins received a standing ovation from the crowd—quite a contrast from the boos he got in the Ashes two years ago.
His effort helped Australia take control of the match after a low first-innings total.
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, ICC WTC Final 2025: Australia edged ahead on a bowler-dominated Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s, ending at 144/8 in their second innings, with a lead of 218 runs. On a pitch offering just enough help to seamers, 28 wickets have fallen in two days, leaving the match hurtling toward an early finish.
South Africa were bowled out for 138 in their first innings, undone by a devastating spell from Pat Cummins, who claimed 6-28 to reach 300 Test wickets and earn a place on the Lord’s honours board. Only Temba Bavuma (36) and David Bedingham (45) offered resistance.
Australia’s second innings mirrored the chaos, as Kagiso Rabada (3-44) and Lungi Ngidi (3-35) tore through the top and middle order to reduce them to 73/7. However, Alex Carey (43) and Mitchell Starc (16*) mounted a fightback, adding 61 valuable runs for the eighth wicket.
Carey fell late to Rabada, but Starc survived a drop in the final over to keep Australia’s hopes alive.
With South Africa needing early wickets on Day 3 and Australia looking to stretch their lead beyond 250, the match remains delicately poised—even as the finale inches closer than expected.
South Africa were bowled out for 138 in their first innings, undone by a devastating spell from Pat Cummins, who claimed 6-28 to reach 300 Test wickets and earn a place on the Lord’s honours board. Only Temba Bavuma (36) and David Bedingham (45) offered resistance.
Australia’s second innings mirrored the chaos, as Kagiso Rabada (3-44) and Lungi Ngidi (3-35) tore through the top and middle order to reduce them to 73/7. However, Alex Carey (43) and Mitchell Starc (16*) mounted a fightback, adding 61 valuable runs for the eighth wicket.
Carey fell late to Rabada, but Starc survived a drop in the final over to keep Australia’s hopes alive.
With South Africa needing early wickets on Day 3 and Australia looking to stretch their lead beyond 250, the match remains delicately poised—even as the finale inches closer than expected.
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