The World Test Championship 2025 final is turning out to be a real nail-biter. Australia has taken a 218-run lead with eight wickets down in their second innings, scoring 144 runs so far. The team’s batsmen are struggling against South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada.
In the first innings, Australia was bowled out for 212 runs. BE Webster top-scored with 72 runs off 92 balls, while Steve Smith added 66 runs off 112 balls.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. When they came out to bat, they managed only 138 runs. Australian captain Pat Cummins took six wickets, while Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood took two and one wickets, respectively. David Bedingham was the top scorer for South Africa with 45 runs off 111 balls.
In their second innings, Australia’s batsmen are finding it tough to stay at the crease. Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada have taken three wickets each, while Willem Mulder and Marco Jansen have taken one wicket each. The second day’s play has come to an end with Australia leading by 218 runs.
First Innings Recap
Australia’s first innings ended at 212 runs. The team’s top scorers were:
- BE Webster: 72 runs off 92 balls
- Steve Smith: 66 runs off 112 balls
South Africa’s First Innings
South Africa scored 138 runs in their first innings. The top scorers were:
- Kapten Bavuma: 36 runs off 84 balls
Second Innings Update
Australia’s second innings is ongoing. The team has scored 144 runs so far and has lost eight wickets. The current lead is 218 runs.