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Times of Oman
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Australia's Starc-Hazlewood stitch historic 10th wicket partnership during WTC final against SA
London: The Australian pair of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood made history on Friday, putting on the joint-highest-ever 10th-wicket partnership in an ICC tournament knockout match. Starc, Hazlewood achieved this feat during the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa on Friday. Coming into day three at 144/8, Australia lost Nathan Lyon early, but Starc struck a historic half-century, the first one by a batter number nine or below in an ICC tournament knockout match, while Hazlewood's solid defence helped his partner accumulate runs. They both put on 59 runs for the final wicket, enabling the Aussies to set a 282-run target for the Proteas. They have now joined the New Zealand pair of Jeetan Patel and James Franklin, who took NZ from 149/9 to 208 all out during an unsuccessful run-chase of 290 against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 semifinal. Coming to the match, after Australia was put to bat first by SA, they sank to 67/4 at the end of the first session. A 79-run stand between Steve Smith (66 in 112 balls, with 10 fours) and Beau Webster (72 in 92 balls, with 11 fours) and Webster's 46-run stand with Alex Carey (23 in 31 balls, with four boundaries) pushed Australia near to 200-run mark. But Kagiso Rabada (5/51) and Marco Jansen (3/49) continued applying pressure, reducing the Aussies to had an even nightmarish start, losing four wickets for 43 runs at the end of day's play, with none of their batters touching the 20-run mark. On day two, South Africa started with better intent with the bat, as skipper Temba Bavuma (36 in 84 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and David Bedingham (45 in 111 balls, with six fours) put on a half-century partnership to start off the day. However, skipper Pat Cummins (6/28) delivered historic bowling figures, triggering another collapse that bundled out the Proteas for just 138 runs. SA trailed by 74 runs. During Australia's second innings, Proteas' pace took the spotlight once again, sinking Aussies to 73/7. However, Alex Carey (43 in 50 balls, with five fours) put in a 61-run stand with Starc to finish off day two at 144/8. On day three, Proteas removed Nathan Lyon early, but Starc and Hazlewood (17 in 53 balls, with two fours) frustrated Proteas with a 59-run stand. Australia was finally bundled out for 207, giving the Proteas a target of 282 runs to win the ICC WTC mace.
7NEWS
12-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
South African captain Temba Bavuma survives controversial DRS decision in World Test Championship final
South Africa have made the most of perfect batting conditions at Lord's to reduce Australia's lead to 91 in the World Test Championship final. Starting day two in serious trouble at 4-43, the Proteas were able to frustrate Australia's star-studded bowling attack and move to 5-121 at lunch on day two. Australia, boosted by Beau Webster's 72 and a 66 from Steve Smith, posted 212 on Wednesday after being sent in to bat. With the sun shining from ball one on Thursday, unlike day one when it was overcast until the afternoon, South Africa batted sensibly and attempted to keep the scoreboard moving. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma survived a controversial DRS decision, allowing him to make important inroads into Australia's lead. Adjudged lbw on 16 off Josh Hazlewood, Bavuma left it late to review, but eventually took the decision upstairs with four seconds remaining. The ball would have been smashing into the stumps, but a spike on snicko incredibly meant Bavuma had survived. Former England captain Alastair Cook said during radio commentary he didn't believe Bavuma had hit it. But after looking promising, highlighted by smashing opposing captain Pat Cummins for six, Bavuma (36) scooped a drive to cover where Marnus Labuschagne pulled off a terrific diving catch. Cummins (2-24) got the crucial breakthrough, gaining revenge for being the first bowler in the match to be hit over the rope. Australia have managed to produce several edges, but none have carried completely to the slips cordon. No.6 David Bedingham (39*) has looked steady at the crease, and will resume with dangerous wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne (11*) after lunch. South Africa, who won seven straight Tests to qualify for the final, are attempting to break a title drought in ICC tournaments dating back to 1998.
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Proteas dig in at Lord's, Cummins makes breakthrough
South Africa have made the most of perfect batting conditions at Lord's to reduce Australia's lead to 91 in the World Test Championship final. Starting day two in serious trouble at 4-43, the Proteas were able to frustrate Australia's star-studded bowling attack and move to 5-121 at lunch on day two. Australia, boosted by Beau Webster's 72 and a 66 from Steve Smith, posted 212 on Wednesday after being sent in to bat. With the sun shining from ball one on Thursday, unlike day one when it was overcast until the afternoon, South Africa batted sensibly and attempted to keep the scoreboard moving. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma survived a controversial DRS decision, allowing him to make important inroads into Australia's lead. Adjudged lbw on 16 off Josh Hazlewood, Bavuma left it late to review, but eventually took the decision upstairs with four seconds remaining. The ball would have been smashing into the stumps, but a spike on snicko incredibly meant Bavuma had survived. Former England captain Alastair Cook said during radio commentary he didn't believe Bavuma had hit it. But after looking promising, highlighted by smashing opposing captain Pat Cummins for six, Bavuma (36) scooped a drive to cover where Marnus Labuschagne pulled off a terrific diving catch. Cummins (2-24) got the crucial breakthrough, gaining revenge for being the first bowler in the match to be hit over the rope. Australia have managed to produce several edges, but none have carried completely to the slips cordon. No.6 David Bedingham (39*) has looked steady at the crease, and will resume with dangerous wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne (11*) after lunch. South Africa, who won seven-straight Tests to qualify for the final, are attempting to break a title drought in ICC tournaments dating back to 1998. This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final.
Courier-Mail
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Australia v South Africa World Test Championship: live cricket scores
Australia's pace battery will be out to put the squeeze on South Africa after a dramatic opening day in the World Test Championship final in which 14 wickets fell. After Australia was dismissed for 212, thanks largely to half-centuries from Beau Webster and Steve Smith, South Africa limped to 4-43 at stumps after scoring at less than two runs per over. Temba Bavuma (3 from 37 balls) and David Bedingham (8 from 9 balls) are South Africa's unbeaten batsmen. Follow the action from day two of the World Test Championship final in the live blog below. Originally published as Australia v South Africa World Test Championship Final Day 2 Live Scores
Herald Sun
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Australia v South Africa World Test Championship: live cricket scores
Australia's pace battery will be out to put the squeeze on South Africa after a dramatic opening day in the World Test Championship final in which 14 wickets fell. After Australia was dismissed for 212, thanks largely to half-centuries from Beau Webster and Steve Smith, South Africa limped to 4-43 at stumps after scoring at less than two runs per over. Temba Bavuma (3 from 37 balls) and David Bedingham (8 from 9 balls) are South Africa's unbeaten batsmen. Follow the action from day two of the World Test Championship final in the live blog below. Originally published as Australia v South Africa World Test Championship Final Day 2 Live Scores Tennis Nick Kyrgios, who has shown off a dramatic new look, has finally commented on his break up with influencer Costeen Hatzi. Cricket As Australia chases victory over South Africa in the World Test Championship Final, a smokey for the next Aussie Test captain has emerged.
