Latest news with #WorldTestChampionshipFinal2025
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
WTC Final Live Score, SA vs AUS Day 4 Updates: Advantage South Africa, can Australia fight back?
Hello and welcome to Sportstar's LIVE coverage of Day 4 of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's. SA vs AUS WTC FINAL 2025 - LIVE SCORECARD WTC FINAL 2025 - DAY 3 REPORT Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory over Australia in a gripping World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's on Friday. Bavuma, elevating the drama with a strained left hamstring, and opener Markram capitalised on ideal batting conditions. They partnered for an unbroken 143 runs against one of Australia's greatest bowling attacks to have South Africa 69 runs from an historic triumph. Chasing 282 to win, the Proteas were 213 for two at Stumps on day three in a stirring bid to win a first ICC trophy in 27 years. -AP READ FULL REPORT HOW TO WATCH WTC FINAL 2025 LIVE The World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia will be televised live on Star Sports Network. The match will also be streamed live on JioHotstar app and website. Live action from the fourth day will begin at 3 PM IST. PLAYING XI South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. Australia Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
India.com
14-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Steve Smith Injury Update: Dislocated Finger Rules Australia Star Out Of WTC Final 2025 Against South Africa
In a gripping Day 3 of the World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord's, Steve Smith's brave 66-run knock was quickly overshadowed by a gut-wrenching moment that could have serious implications for Australia's title hopes. The veteran batter and vice-captain dislocated his right little finger while attempting a sharp catch in the slips — a painful blow both physically and strategically for the Aussies. Also Read: Meet Aiden Markram's Wife – Everything to Know About Nicole Daniella O'Connor, Jewellery Brand Owner & Lifestyle Icon Smith, fielding close-in with a helmet on, dropped a critical catch offered by South African skipper Temba Bavuma, off Mitchell Starc's delivery. What made matters worse was the immediate aftermath — Smith clutched his finger in agony, visibly shaken, with reports later revealing that the bone had pierced through the skin, indicating a compound dislocation. Smith Taken to Hospital for X-Rays: Cricket Australia Confirms Injury Shortly after the incident, Cricket Australia issued a statement confirming the extent of the injury. 'Steve Smith has suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger while fielding in the slip cordon during the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord's. He has been taken to hospital for X-rays and further treatment,' the statement read. Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of the match, dealing a heavy blow to Australia, who are trying to defend a modest second-innings lead. His absence from the field could potentially swing the match in South Africa's favour, especially with Bavuma being handed a second life. Match Situation: Proteas Closing in on Historic Win With a target of 282 runs, South Africa reached 72/2 at the time of the incident. Bavuma's reprieve, courtesy of Smith's drop, could prove to be a turning point in what has been a tightly-contested final. Australia managed only 212 in their first innings despite Smith's half-century, while South Africa posted a strong reply before the Aussies clawed back with some key wickets in the second innings. However, with 78 runs left to chase, the Proteas are now inching closer to a historic win at the Home of Cricket. Expert Reactions: Ian Smith and Others Weigh In Veteran broadcaster Ian Smith, commentating live, provided a grim update: 'It's a compound dislocation. You could see the pain etched across his face. This not only hurts them physically but mentally too — he's a pillar of this side.' Australian teammates looked stunned as Smith walked off flanked by the team doctor and physio. According to The Daily Telegraph, Smith reportedly dry-heaved at the sight of his finger, which was visibly misaligned and bleeding. Hope for Recovery: West Indies Series Still Possible Despite the severity of the injury, early signs point to no immediate need for surgery, which offers a ray of hope for Australian fans. Smith's wound has been stitched up, and he is expected to undergo further scans to assess ligament and tendon damage. If healing progresses well, Smith may be available for the upcoming Australia vs West Indies Test and T20I series, but the final call will depend on his recovery timeline and hand functionality in the coming weeks.
India Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
South Africa will be chasing their hardest 69 runs against Australia on Day 4: Dale Steyn
South Africa will be chasing their hardest 69 runs on Day 4 at Lord's, said Dale Steyn on Friday, June 13. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma's heroic innings have brought the Proteas on the cusp of history at the World Test Championship Final 2025. The team needs just 69 runs in the last two days of the Test match to finish their 27-year winless run at an ICC Markram scored a measured century in 155 balls on Friday, while Bavuma, battling cramps, hit a sensational 65-run knock, helping South Africa to 213/2 at the end of the day's play. The unbeaten duo walked back into the dressing room surrounded by a standing ovation at the Home of Final, SA vs AUS, Day 3: Match Report | Highlights Speaking after the match, Steyn pointed out the beauty of Test cricket and said that the Proteas will be chasing the hardest 69 runs of their lives, as Australia were not going to give it up that 4 also has a lot of rain predicted, so conditions could heavily be in favour of the fast bowlers on Saturday."The roller coaster of Test match cricket means that we'll come back tomorrow and there's still 69 runs to get. Now, it seems easy, but Australia are not going to lay back and give up this fight just yet. That's going to be 69 of the hardest runs that the South Africans will have to fight for tomorrow. And if they manage to get it, I mean, it will be a fantastic achievement," Dale Steyn told the broadcaster after the UK produced a great day of cricket today. The wicket had flattened out, the sun was out. It's a typical day of English conditions. We've seen it—the first two days were difficult. Today, it flattened out. Tomorrow will have its differences. It could be more difficult to bat again, it could be flat again. We don't know, but it's been an incredible Test match so far these three days," he head coach Daniel Vettori reiterated Steyn's point at the press conference on Friday, stating that it was a matter of just one wicket at Lord' Watch
India.com
13-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
'Trio Of Hazlewood, Cummins And Starc Better Than McGrath, Gillespie and Lee': Matthew Hayden Draws Major Comparison During WTC Final Between Australia, South Africa
Former Australia opener and World Cup winner Matthew Hayden hailed the Kangaroos current pace bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood after their stellar performance in the ongoing World Test Championship Final 2025 against South Africa. Hayden dropped a bombshell remark, calling the trio of Hazlewood, Cummins, and Starc the greatest seam-bowling attack of all time for Australia. Hard hitting batter ranked them ahead of the lethal troika of Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Brett Lee. "The trio of Hazlewood, Cummins, and Starc might just be Australia's best-ever pace attack—even better than McGrath, Gillespie, and Lee—because they've bowled more together, in more combinations. Add Nathan Lyon to the mix, and it's an 'awesome foursome.' Australia did well to pull ahead despite pressure. South Africa fought back hard, making this a seesaw contest. It's been a fantastic Test match so far, and Day 3 promises more drama," said Hayden. Clutch Performers The trio wrecked havoc at iconic Lords Cricket Ground, bundling South Africa for 138 runs, already putting one hand on the trophy they claimed last year in 2023 defeating India. Considering their legacy, big match record and fourth innings pressure, a miracle is needed of Proteas if they need to end their long standing Trophy drought. Pat Cummins led from the front dominating the inning with a 6 wicket haul to his name. On the other hand Mitchell Starc once again rose up to the big occasion taking 2 wickets at the front. Josh Hazelwood took 1 wicket but was equally lethal, building the pressure which Africa succumbed under. Cummins' extraordinary spell of 6/41 helped him become the eighth Australian bowler to pick up 300 Test wickets. Hayden also opined how the WTC final has been a bowlers dominated affair due to the extra swing provided at the venue with bowling conducive conditions. 'Looking at Day 2 performance, an equal number of wickets have fallen over the two days. Batters seem a bit rusty in terms of Test match batting. The lateral movement has made footwork difficult—they're getting hit on the pads, edging deliveries. Bowlers have dominated this match," Hayden said. South Africa needs 282 runs to win the WTC final and break their jinx with ICC trophies. The Temba Bavuma led side would like to fancy their chances in believing that the batting order that helped them reach till here will help them sail over Australia in the WTC Final.
NDTV
12-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
South Africa vs Australia LIVE Score, World Test Championship Final 2025 Day 2: Temba Bavuma Faces Mitchell Starc Challenge In 1st Over On Day 2
South Africa vs Australia, World Test Championship Final 2025 Day 2 Live Updates: South Africa resumed their innings at 43 for 4 on Day 2 of the ongoing World Test Championship 2025 final against Australia at Lord's, London. Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham resumed on their overnight scores of 3 for 8, respectively. Earlier on Day 1, the WTC holders struck four times in the final session with Mitchell Starc taking a couple before Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood bagged a wicket each to derail South Africa's response. The match began with South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada taking five wickets and bowling out Australia for 212. (Live Scorecard) Here are the Live Updates of the WTC 2025 Final Day 2 between South Africa and Australia from Lord's, London:
