World Cricket Test Championship Finals

Cricket the game of glorious uncertainties again features in the big game of World Test Championship between Australia and South Africa at Lords Cricket Ground, London.

South Africa are in big stage to redeem themselves by winning the Championship and remove the tag of great finalists without winning it.

The first day was historic with South Africa bowling with precision to restrict their great opponents on the 1st day.

SA again couldn't be in advantageous position on 2nd day with ist innings debacle (barring Bavuma and Bedingham who showed some resistance) with fine bowling efforts reducing Australia to 73 for 7 in 2nd innings but had to finish the day with Australia on 144 for 8. The lead is increasing and it will only require big character in the 2nd innings batting display to win this game.....but the fight they are putting on speaks of their talent and good bowling efforts using the conditions.

The third day gave a good start for the Aussies with second innings ending at 207 all out with total lead of 282 runs to win..Suddenly for South Africa it was an opportunity to win with focused batting approach. 

The final innings and South Africa ending the day at 213 for 2, needing another 69 runs to win this historic game and on the path of glory.

Aiden Markram unbeaten on 102 and the Captain Bavuma on 65 speaks the passion  to win for their Country.

The ease and confidence both of them had displayed in their 143 runs partnership shows the character and the discipline required for such big game of Cricket.

South Africa has the task ahead on the 4th day to prove the hardwork they have put in to reach this stage....

Ultimately it is the Cricket which will win with such competitiveness in  the field.

Comments

  1. Anindya21 June 2025 at 20:59

    Once again nice write up for day 2 as well. Great work Subhajit

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