WTC Final 2025, Day 2 LIVE: South Africa Seeks Comeback After Australia Strikes Early
The much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia is underway at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. After a dramatic opening day, South Africa looks to stage a recovery against a strong Australian pace attack on Day 2.
Recap of Day 1: Australia Bounces Back After Batting Collapse
On Wednesday, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma opted to bowl first under overcast skies—a decision that quickly paid off. Led by pace ace Kagiso Rabada, who claimed an impressive 5 for 51, the Proteas bundled out the defending champions for 212.
Despite the strong start, South Africa’s top-order struggled in their reply. Australia’s pace trio, with Mitchell Starc leading the charge, wreaked havoc, reducing South Africa to 43/4 at stumps, still trailing by 169 runs.
How to Watch WTC Final 2025 LIVE
Cricket fans in India can catch the live action of Day 2 from 3 PM IST on the Star Sports Network, with digital streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
SA vs AUS – Playing XIs for WTC Final 2025
South Africa 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 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.
