Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Australia Dominates Day 1 of WTC Final Against South Africa
In the World Test Championship final, Australia played against South Africa.
Australia made 212 runs, helped by Smith and Webster.
South Africa's bowlers, Rabada and Jansen, did well.
In response, South Africa struggled and ended the day with a score of 43/4.
Steve Smith reached a new milestone, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
It was a day of strong bowling performances, with Australia in a leading position.
Australia leads South Africa in the WTC Final 2025 after Day 1.
Australia scored 212 runs, with Smith scoring 66 and Webster scoring 72.
Rabada took 5 wickets, Jansen took 3 for South Africa, and Starc took 2 wickets for Australia.
South Africa ended Day 1 at 43/4, trailing Australia by 169 runs.
Steve Smith surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in fifty-plus scores in ICC knockout matches.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa.
- What
- Australia is playing against South Africa in the WTC Final 2025.
- When
- The first day of the WTC Final 2025.
- Where
- Lord's Cricket Ground, London.
- Why
- To compete for the World Test Championship title.
- Australia Score
- 212
- South Africa Score (Day 1)
- 43/4
- Leading Batsman (Australia)
- Beau Webster (72)
- Leading Wicket Taker (SA)
- Kagiso Rabada (5 wickets)
- Steve Smith's Score
- 66
Sources
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