AUS vs SA Live Score, WTC Final 2025 Day 3: AUS (183/9); Hazlewood, Starc push lead beyond 250
Captain Temba Bavuma has brought on Keshav Maharaj in a desperate attempt to break the partnership between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. The duo has added 34 runs for the tenth wicket so far.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 182/9 in 54 overs leading by 254 runs. Starc (42*), Hazlewood (8*).
The shoulders have begun to sink in the South African camp as they haven't been able to get rid of the frustrating partnership of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. The duo have sucked the juice out of the Proteas bowling attack.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 179/9 in 53 overs leading by 253 runs. Starc (41*), Hazlewood (8*).
Mitchell Starc is adding crucial runs down the order as Australia extend the lead beyond 240 runs. He, along with Josh Hazlewood is frustrating the Proteas big time with their handy partnership of 27 runs.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 175/9 in 51 overs leading by 249 runs. Starc (37*), Hazlewood (8*).
Josh Hazlewood has been solid in defence against Kagiso Rabada, as the tailender has been giving good support to Mitchell Starc. The duo has been successful in frustrating the Proteas as they continue to add valuable runs to the total.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 165/9 in 48 overs leading by 239 runs. Starc (27*), Hazlewood (8*).
South Africa haven't been able to stop the run flow as Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have added 14 runs for the tenth wicket to take their lead closer to 250. The Proteas bowlers look frustrated out in the middle.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 164/9 in 48 overs leading by 238 runs. Starc (26*), Hazlewood (8*).
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The Australian tail is gradually extending their lead as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are adding crucial runs and have taken the lead beyond 230. South Africa will aim to close out things quickly as every run will make the target threatening from here onwards.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 158/9 in 46 overs leading by 231 runs. Starc (26*), Hazlewood (2*).
Kagiso Rabada has continued his good work as he bowls a tight over to Josh Hazlewood. Mitchell Starc collected a boundary as the edge fell short of the slips and ran away for a boundary. However, he was perturbed by the speedster in all remaining deliveries.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 156/9 in 45 overs leading by 230 runs. Starc (25*), Hazlewood (1*).
South Africa have opened up the field, sensing an attack from Mitchel Starc. However, the tailender is happy to play the ball into the gaps and take singles. South Africa need to make sure that they don't give too many runs away here:
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 152/9 in 44 overs leading by 219 runs. Starc (21*), Hazlewood (1*).
Kagiso Rabada continues good work on Day 3 as he gets rid of Nathan Lyon for 2 in his second over of the day. South Africa will now aim to close out the innings quickly and come out to bat in fourth innings.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 148/9 in 43 overs leading by 219 runs. Starc (19*), Hazlewood (0*).
Wiaan Mulder has started off the day with a maiden as Nathan Lyon cautiously plays out his over without taking any risk.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 145/8 in 42 overs leading by 219 runs. Starc (16*), Lyon (2*).
Australian tailenders Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon have had a quiet start to the day's play as they take one run from Rabada's first over of the day.
WTC Final 2025 Live: AUS - 145/8 in 41 overs leading by 219 runs. Starc (16*), Lyon (2*).
The entire Lord's stadium stands in silence to pay tribute to the victims of the Air India flight crash. The players and the crowd all observed a minute of silence ahead of the day's play to pay homage to the victims and their families.
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It's a bright sunny morning at Lord's as the crowd cheer for the players. Great day to bat, according to Matthew Hayden.
The players are making their way out to the middle as Day 3 action begins in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025. All eyes will be on Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon as the duo look to extend Australia's lead in the second innings. They resume their innings on 144/8 leading by 218 runs.
Clear skies welcome us to Lord's and Stuart Broad is expecting a good batting track on Day 3. He wants South Africa to play the match as an ODI on Friday with some good intent.
What twists does Day 3 of the #WTC25 Final have in store?
Here's the pitch report ft. @StuartBroad8 & #ShaunPollock breaking down the conditions in this high-stakes clash!
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Well, South Africa has to chase a score more than at Lord's, if they are able to bowl out Australia quickly. Well at the iconic venue, teams chasing 200+ totals have won just 4 times while losing 19 of them.
Teams while chasing 200+ totals at Lord's in Tests:
Won: 4
Lost: 19
Well, Kevin Pietersen is the weatherman today, and it looks sunny and a good day for batting, according to the former England captain.
If SA ever wanted the most perfect weather to get 200 odd runs to win this Test, it's here.
A batting day…👀 pic.twitter.com/UVd0tBeoUq
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 13, 2025
World-class bowling and sub-par batting have combined to produce high drama in the first two days of the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final between South Africa and Australia. With 28 wickets falling in just two days, the match has swung back and forth at the Home of Cricket - Lord's, London — where Australia have edged ahead in a gripping contest.
In the first half of Thursday, Australian skipper Pat Cummins scripted history with a sensational six-wicket haul, dismantling the South African batting line-up. He became the first captain in the history of a major tournament final to claim a five-wicket haul, helping bowl South Africa out for 138 and securing a 74-run first-innings lead. Cummins was at his imperious best on Thursday, delivering lethal spells that ensured Australia took a vital advantage despite posting just 212 in their first innings.
However, South Africa's pacers hit back hard. Australia were reeling at 73 for 7 in the final session, facing the real possibility of a rare defeat in a major championship final. That was until Alex Carey, who had earlier played a rash shot in the first innings, redeemed himself with a composed and defiant knock late in the day.
Carey survived a few nervy moments — with several edges falling short of the slip cordon — before settling into rhythm with a quick 43. His 61-run stand for the eighth wicket with Mitchell Starc helped steer Australia to 144 for 8 at stumps, extending their lead to 218.
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