Rabada removes Khawaja & Inexperienced, Australia 32/2 at Tea

South Africa vs Australia LIVE: Kagiso Rabada is main South Africa’s cost as soon as once more, eradicating Usman Khawaja and Cameron Inexperienced in fast succession as Australia posted 32/2 at tea, Day 2. Australia took a large 74-run lead after Pat Cummins bagged 6/28 to bowl South Africa out for 138. David Bedingham top-scored with 45 whereas Temba Bavuma scored 36 however South Africa couldn’t put up a struggle as wickets fell at common intervals on Day 2 after they resumed at 43/4. From 121/5 at Day 2 lunch, Proteas might solely add 17 runs for the lack of 5 wickets of their first WTC Closing.

South Africa vs Australia LIVE

Pitch Report: Lord’s, London

The floor at Lord’s has had restricted use this early within the English summer time. A drier spring and up to date sizzling climate could carry spinners into play as the sport progresses. Seamers will nonetheless get help early with the well-known Lord’s slope providing lateral motion.

Batting is anticipated to be difficult on Day 1 however might get simpler from Day 2 if the solar stays out. Thunderstorms are forecasted late within the match window, particularly on Day 4 or 5.

WTC last reside streaming

You possibly can catch the reside streaming of the WTC Closing 2025 on JioHotstar, and the reside telecast can be accessible on the Star Sports activities Community.

South Africa vs Australia taking part in XIs

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (WC), Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Inexperienced, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.