WTC Final 2025 AUS vs SA: Rabada’s 5-Wicket Haul Puts South Africa Ahead

AUS vs SA WTC Final:  The World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 between Australia and South Africa commenced on Wednesday, June 11, at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. At the end of Day 1, South Africa is in a strong position, trailing by only 169 runs with 6 wickets remaining.

AUS vs SA WTC Final: Australia Crumble for 212 Despite Fifties from Smith and Webster

At the same time, if we give you information about the first day of the match, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl, and the African bowlers proved the team’s decision right. The entire Australian team was bowled out for just 212 runs in 56.4 overs.

Australia suffered the first two blows in the 7th over, when Kagiso Rabada got Usman Khawaja (0) and Cameron Green (4) caught out in this over. However, in the middle order, experienced Steve Smith (66) and View Webster (72) played excellent half-century innings for the team, and the team’s score crossed 200.

But Marnus Labuschagne (17) got a good start for the team, but he could not score big. Also, dangerous Travis Head contributed 11 runs, while Alex Carey scored 23 runs.

On the other hand, experienced Kagiso Rabada took a maximum of 5 wickets in bowling for South Africa. Apart from this, Marco Jansen got 3, and Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram got 1-1 success.

South Africa Lose 4 Early Wickets but Hold On

In response, South Africa’s batting also got off to a shaky start. They were 43/4 in 22 overs at stumps. Aiden Markram (0), Ryan Rickelton (16), Wiaan Mulder (6), and Tristan Stubbs (2) were dismissed cheaply.

Captain Temba Bavuma (3)* and David Bedingham (8)* were at the crease at the close of play. For Australia, Mitchell Starc took 2 wickets, while Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins picked up one each.

AUS vs SA WTC Final Playing 11

Australia – Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa – Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kieran Veeran (wicketkeeper), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi