SA vs AUS WTC Final 2025 Day 2 Recap – Key performances and major highlights
Day 2 of the WTC Final 2025 saw Pat Cummins’ historic 6/28 dismantle South Africa for 138, while Alex Carey’s 43 helped Australia reach 144/8, leading by 218 runs at stumps.
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Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 at Lord's was a gripping, bowler-dominated spectacle, with 14 wickets tumbling. South Africa began the day at 43/4 and were bowled out for 138 in 57.1 overs, conceding a 74-run lead to Australia’s first-innings total of 212. Australia reached 144/8 in their second innings, Leading by 218 runs at stumps. Pat Cummins' sensational 6/28 and Kagis Rabada's 3/44 were the standout bowlers on Day 2, while Alex Carey’s resilient batting kept Australia in control, setting the stage for a thrilling Day 3.
South Africa 1st Innings: Bowled Out for 138
South Africa began at 43/4 (22 overs) but collapsed to 138/10 in 57.1 overs. Temba Bavuma (36 off 84, 4 fours, 1 six) and David Bedingham (45 off 111, 6 fours) gave some resistance through a 50-run fifth-wicket stand, driving the total to 93/4. But Pat Cummins' superb 6/28 in 18.1 overs inspired a stunning collapse. Cummins, on his 300th Test scalp, sent back Bavuma, Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (13 off 39, lbw), Marco Jansen (0 off 3, caught), Keshav Maharaj (7 off 15, run-out), and Kagiso Rabada (1 off 6, caught). Mitchell Starc (2/41) got rid of Aiden Markram (0 off 2) and Ryan Rickelton (16 off 34), and Josh Hazlewood (1/27) sent back Tristan Stubbs (2 off 13). Lungi Ngidi (8 off 22, Nathan Lyon bowled, 1/23) was the last wicket, and the last six wickets contributed 45 runs (12 extras included). South Africa's failure to capitalize on their overnight position gave Australia a 74-run lead.
Australia 2nd Innings: 144/8, Lead by 218
The second innings of Australia totaled 144/8 in 40 overs, increasing their lead to 218 runs. Alex Carey's belligerent 43 off 50 (5 fours) and Mitchell Starc's undefeated 16 off 47 between them crafted a match-winning 61-run eighth-wicket partnership, taking Australia from 73/7. Kagiso Rabada (3/44) sent early strikes to Usman Khawaja (6 off 23, caught), Cameron Green (0 off 2, caught), and Carey (lbw). Lungi Ngidi (3/35) sent packing Steve Smith (13 off 25, lbw), Beau Webster (9 off 11, lbw), and Pat Cummins (6 off 5, lbw). Marco Jansen (1/31) sent back Marnus Labuschagne (22 off 64), and Wiaan Mulder (1/14) removed Travis Head (9 off 18). South Africa's fielding errors, such as dropped catches and no-balls by Rabada, helped Australia secure a huge lead. Nathan Lyon (1* off 4) and Starc were present on the field at stumps, with Australia in command.
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WTC Final 2025 – Day 2 Match Scorecard: South Africa vs Australia
South Africa 1st Innings – 138/10 (57.1 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Bedingham | 45 (111) | Pat Cummins | 6/28 (18.1) |
| Temba Bavuma | 36 (84) | Mitchell Starc | 2/41 (13) |
| Kyle Verreynne | 13 (39) | Josh Hazlewood | 1/27 (15) |
| Ryan Rickelton | 16 (34) | Nathan Lyon | 1/12 (8) |
Australia 2nd Innings – 144/8 (40 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Carey | 43 (50) | Kagiso Rabada | 3/44 (11) |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 22 (64) | Lungi Ngidi | 3/35 (9) |
| Mitchell Starc | 16* (47) | Marco Jansen | 1/31 (12) |
| Steve Smith | 13 (25) | Wiaan Mulder | 1/14 (6) |
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