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Daily Telegraph
14-06-2025
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- Daily Telegraph
Australia v South Africa World Test Championship: live day four scores
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australia is eyeing early wickets to pull off a World Test Championship final boilover as play resumes on day four at Lord's. South Africa is in command at 213-2 in their second innings, needing just 69 runs to win, with eight wickets still standing. 'The hope for us is we need to get a wicket or two in the morning and see what that looks like,' Australian assistant coach Daniel Vettori said. 'But (needing) 8-69 is a real challenge for the group. 'There was some optimism (after Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood half century stand set up the 282 target) but it's obviously going to be a real challenge tomorrow.' Aiden Markram's superb century has left South Africa on the brink of a dramatic victory after decades of heartbreak in major tournaments. Opener Markram, dismissed for a duck in the first innings, was 102 not out and South Africa captain Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 65 despite spending most of his innings limping with a hamstring injury. The pair have shared an unbroken stand of 143 as South Africa pursue what will be, if they achieve it, the second-highest successful run chase in a Test at Lord's. Originally published as Australia v South Africa World Test Championship Final Day 4 Live Scores
NDTV
14-06-2025
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- NDTV
WTC Final: Australia Bowling Coach Daniel Vettori Eyes Early Breakthrough On Day 4
Australia bowling coach Daniel Vettori believes the only way back into the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 lies in breaking South Africa's resolute third-wicket stand between Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma. Speaking after Day 3 at Lord's, Vettori acknowledged the formidable challenge ahead of Australia, who trail by just 69 runs but have only managed two wickets while the Proteas march steadily toward a historic Test title. "We understand the main task, 8/70 is incredibly tricky, and conditions wouldn't have to go our way, but I think with the nature of where the ball is at and the surface, it's a difficult task," Vettori said. Despite Australia's slim advantage at 70/2 during the second session on Friday, Markram and Bavuma showcased extraordinary composure and skill to shift the game firmly in South Africa's favour, compiling a 143-run stand that now looms large. The surface, according to Vettori, also played its part in aiding South Africa's fightback. "The wicket is slow. And you would've seen over the course of the game, that the boundaries are probably lower than what we would've expected than previous Test matches here. So it is difficult scoring here, but South Africa made the most of those [improved] conditions." He praised the duo's approach: "Exceptional partnership. Navigated any tricky times, and then managed to put pressure back on us, through their running, their ability to dissect the field. It was a real clinic from those two." Drawing inspiration from past comebacks, including the Edgbaston Ashes Test and the 2023 World Cup thriller against Afghanistan, Vettori highlighted the team's grit: "It is a task that the group has probably done at times throughout the last three or four, and for some of them, even longer six or seven years." Asked about bowling variations, Vettori revealed a cautious strategy: "There is sometimes an appetite for that, but there is a concern for score running away from us. Sometimes when you go for short ball stuff, it is difficult to control the scoreboard. [We believed that] if we could hang on in those areas, something would happen... but it wasn't to be." While South Africa has a history of last-minute heartbreaks in ICC tournaments, Vettori refused to read into the past. "It is always difficult to label or tag teams, because teams change... it is difficult to assign to a group that hasn't been in this situation in terms of World Test Championship Final." As Day 4 looms, Vettori remains hopeful: "I think the hope for us is that we get a wicket or two in the morning, and then see what it looks like. That's the main challenge for us." The final day promises high drama at Lord's, with Australia banking on early breakthroughs to deny South Africa their long-awaited silverware.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
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- Daily Mail
Australia on the ropes in World Test Championship final after Smith injury, Markram ton
Australia 's golden run in global finals is all but over as South Africa close in on a landmark World Test Championship title at Lord's. In a dramatic decider that's had multiple twists a day, a brilliant Aiden Markram century, in an unbroken 143-run stand with hobbling captain Temba Bavuma (65no), means South Africa need just 69 runs with eight wickets in hand on Saturday to seal a famous victory. Set 282 to win, the Proteas piled on 0-119 in the final session on Friday to be 2-213 - already the highest total of the match - by stumps on day three. The first two days were dominated by bowlers as 28 wickets tumbled, but the pitch flattened out during glorious sunny weather in London. Australia's last defeat in an ICC final came back in 2010 when they lost to England in the T20 World Cup decider. Since then, Australia have won two ODI World Cups (2015 and 2023), a T20 trophy, and the 2023 WTC decider against India at The Oval. Since the first World Cup back in 1975, Australia's record in global finals is 8-3. 'We understand the magnitude of the task,' Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori said, refusing to give up on the seeming 'mission impossible'. 'But it is a task that the group has probably done at times throughout the last three, four, some of them, five, six, even longer years. 'There's an appreciation of how well Bavuma and Markram have batted to put all that pressure back on us. 'To get one of them (before stumps) may have given us that optimism. 'It's going to be a real challenge on Saturday.' Markram's eighth Test century - and only his second outside of South Africa - has him poised to become a true Proteas hero. It would be fitting if Markram (102 no) could lead them to the glory, having captained the Proteas' first under-19 World Cup win in 2014. South Africa's one and only senior ICC title came back in 1998 when they lifted the Champions Trophy. Since then, they have endured numerous painful misses in the latter stages of ODI and T20 World Cups, often against Australia. But the trajectory of this WTC final changed once Smith put down Bavuma when the Proteas skipper was on just two. Wearing a helmet while standing closer in slips than normal, the former Australia captain put down a regulation chance off Mitchell Starc that would have had South Africa at 3-76. Smith immediately left the field in agony, later revealed to be a compound fracture of the little finger on his right hand. The 36-year-old will take no further part in the match and is in serious doubt to play in Australia's upcoming three-Test tour of the West Indies. If South Africa create history, it would equal the second-highest successful chase in a Test at Lord's, tied with England's 282 against New Zealand back in 2004. In 1984, West Indies, in their pomp, successfully chased 342 for the loss of just one wicket against England at the famous ground. Bavuma, who had the pro-South African crowd singing his name, has battled a hamstring injury he suffered when sprinting for a quick single. The 35-year-old received medical attention before and during the tea interval, with the captain even considering not returning after the break, but he batted on while limping as he ran between the wickets. Evergreen quick Starc (2-53) has claimed both of South Africa's second-innings scalps, backing up an important knock on Friday morning. Starting day three of their second innings 8-144, Australia's lower-order lasted 119 minutes and added another 78 in a sign of how much easier batting had become. No.11 Josh Hazlewood (17) hung in there for 53 balls and was the last player out on the stroke of lunch. Starc (58no), batting at No.9, finished as Australia's top-scorer of the innings ahead of wicketkeeper Alex Carey (43). He faced more balls (136) than any other Australia batter during an innings in this Test, even more than Steve Smith's 112 for his 66 on day one. Star Proteas quick Kagiso Rabada (4-59) finished with match figures of 9-110 after he destroyed Australia with 5-51 in the first innings to put his name on the Lord's honour board for a second time. 'It would have been nice to get a 10-for, but I'd rather a win than a 10-for,' Rabada said at lunch. It appears as if he'll get his wish.
India.com
12-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Pat Cummins to Daniel Vettori: Best bowling figures in Tests by captains at Lord's
In this collection of pictures we shall know the captains who have the best bowling figures in Test Cricket. Interestingly, Pat Cummins and Daniel Vettori are also on the list. Let's dive in. Left-arm star spinner and former captain of New Zealand, Daniel Vettori bowled very precisely against England in 2008. Daniel Vettori took 5 wickets for 69 runs, talking about the spin department this was the top performance for a spinner at Lord's. England's star cricketer Gubby Allen had a stunning match as the captain of three lions in 1936 against India. He picked up 5 wickets for just 42 runs. Back in those days, pitches were uncovered, and bowling could be extremely tricky. It's again Gubby Allen, the England's star features twice in this list and both times in the same match. In the other innings of that Test against India, Allen took 5/35. That means he took 10 wickets in the match as captain. Another star cricketer from England who was a fiery pacer with an aggressive bowling approach, was the captain of England when they played India in 1982. The star bowler took 6 wickets for 101 runs in one of the innings. Australian captain Pat Cummins was at his best at Lord's as he delivered an exceptional spell against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2025. He took 6 wickets for just 28 runs, tearing through South Africa's batting lineup. This performance of Pat Cummins helped Australia gain a strong upper hand in a high-pressure final. This is now the best-ever bowling figure by a captain at Lord's in Test history.
Otago Daily Times
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Vettori's stellar career recognised with Hall of Fame induction
Daniel Vettori. Photo: file Black Caps great Daniel Vettori has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Vettori is one of seven new additions. He is joined by an all-star cast of Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith (South Africa), Matthew Hayden (Australia) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India), as well as Pakistan women's international Sana Mir and England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor. The seven players were inducted during the "A Day with the Legends" event. ICC chairman Jay Shah said the Hall of Fame induction was a way to "pay tribute to the finest players the game has seen, individuals whose remarkable careers have shaped cricket's legacy and inspired generations". "This year, we are privileged to induct seven truly outstanding individuals into this prestigious group. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of them and hope they cherish this well-deserved recognition as a defining moment in their cricketing journey." The ICC Hall of Fame was launched in January 2009 as part of the ICC's centenary celebrations. Vettori stands out not just as one of New Zealand's greatest spinners, but one of the country's greatest players. The left-arm spinner took 362 wickets at an average of 34.36 in 113 tests. He slapped, swatted and sliced his way to 4531 runs at an average of 30 with his unorthodox batting style. The 46-year-old played 295 ODIs for his country (2253 runs at 17.33 and 305 wickets at 31.71) and 34 T20s (205 runs at 12.81 and 38 wickets at 19.68). He is the youngest man to play test cricket for New Zealand (18 years and 10 days) and became an invaluable part of the squad for a decade and a-half. Vettori is one of just three players to achieve a double of at least 4000 runs and 300 wickets in tests. He was thrilled with his induction. "Looking at the past inductees of the ICC Hall of Fame, one can see the outstanding talent and contribution they made to the growth and popularity of the game," Vettori said. "To gain recognition alongside them is simply overwhelming and I can't find words to describe the feeling."
