The World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa is underway. This highly anticipated match, scheduled from June 11 to 15, has already made history on its first day. Something unprecedented happened, marking a new chapter in England’s Test cricket history – a feat that has never occurred in 145 years.
In the championship’s final match, South Africa opted to bowl first after winning the toss. When Australia took to the field to bat, opening batsman Usman Khawaja was dismissed without scoring a single run. Similarly, when South Africa’s turn to bat arrived, their opening batsman Aiden Markram also returned to the pavilion without opening his account.
This historic match is being played at Lord’s Stadium in England, where both teams’ opening batsmen were dismissed for zero in the first innings – a first for England’s cricket pitch. Although this has happened in other parts of the world, it’s a new addition to England’s cricket history. The first day of the match saw Australia’s team score 212 runs in 56.4 overs before being bowled out. South Africa then took to the field, losing four wickets at a score of 30 runs. By the 46th over on the second day, South Africa’s score had reached 101 runs with the loss of five wickets, still 111 runs behind Australia’s first innings score.
A New Record
The fact that both opening batsmen were dismissed without scoring is a rare occurrence. It has happened before in Test cricket, but never on English soil. This unusual event has added a new layer to the history of the sport in England. As the match continues, fans are eager to see how the teams will perform and whether this unprecedented start will have a significant impact on the outcome.
Current Match Status
As of the second day, South Africa is struggling to catch up with Australia’s score. With five wickets down, they still have a long way to go to surpass Australia’s first innings total. The match is heating up, and the teams are giving it their all. Will South Africa be able to make a comeback, or will Australia’s strong start prove too much to overcome? The next few days will be crucial in determining the winner of the World Test Championship final.