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South Africa vs Australia: Day 1 Highlights
Bowlers Rule at Lord's
Yesterday, June 11, 2025, Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's saw a fascinating contest dominated by the bowlers, with a staggering 14 wickets falling for a total of 255 runs.
Performers for South Africa :
Kagiso Rabada: The Star Performer- South Africa's pace spearhead, Kagiso Rabada, was absolutely phenomenal. He ripped through the Australian batting lineup, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul (5/51).
- Rabada dismissed crucial batsmen, including Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in the same over, and later picked up the key wickets of Pat Cummins and Beau Webster. His fierce spell ensured Australia were bundled out for a modest 212.
- The tall left-armer Marco Jansen provided excellent support to Rabada, picking up 3 wickets for 49 runs. He got the prized wicket of Travis Head just before lunch and also dismissed Marnus Labuschagne.
- Aiden Markram (1 wicket) and Keshav Maharaj (1 wicket) also chipped in with a wicket each for South Africa.
Key Performers for Australia
- Mitchell Starc: Spearheading the Australian Fightback
- After Australia were bowled out, Mitchell Starc led their fightback with an impactful opening spell. He was on the money from the very first over, dismissing South African opener Aiden Markram for a duck.
- Starc then removed the other opener, Ryan Rickelton, who scored 16 runs, leaving South Africa reeling at 19/2.
- Overall, Starc finished the day with 2 wickets for just 10 runs from his 7 overs, including 3 maidens. His precise and aggressive bowling set the tone for Australia's strong finish to the day.
Steve Smith: A Crucial Half-Century
- In a tough batting display for Australia, Steve Smith stood strong, scoring a gritty 66 runs off 112 balls. He formed a vital partnership with Beau Webster to rescue Australia from an early collapse.
Beau Webster: Top Scorer for Australia
- Beau Webster was the top scorer for Australia, making an impressive 72 runs off 92 balls. His innings, along with Smith's, was crucial in getting Australia to a somewhat respectable total of 212.
- Pat Cummins (1 wicket) and Josh Hazlewood (1 wicket) also picked up a wicket each in the final session, further denting South Africa's reply.
At stumps on Day 1, South Africa are 43/4, trailing Australia by 169 runs.
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