WTC25 Final Day 2: Cummins 6 Wicket, South Africa All Out 138

On June 12, the second day of the WTC 25 final at Lord's cricket stadium. The pacers again dominated the second day of the match. Kagiso Rabada, who took 5 wickets on day 1. 

Now, Australia captain Pat Cummins took 6 wickets. Cummins recorded his 14th Test five-for, became the first captain to take six at Lord's, and surpassed the 300-wicket milestone. South Africa all out under 138 runs, and Australia has a lead of 218, and they are in a good position in the game. 

 

Day 2 Summary 

Cummins' 6-wicket haul, South Africa all out under 138

South Africa was bowled out for 138 in their opening innings and came back at 43/4, still 169 runs behind. Before lunch, Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham, the captain, stabilized the innings with a 64-run partnership; Bedingham hit 39 and Bavuma made 36. 

Australia took a 74-run advantage in the first innings thanks to a devastating spell of 6/28 from captain Pat Cummins, who now had 298 career wickets, to bowl out South Africa for 138.

In the Australia 2 innings collapse by Rabada and Ngidi massive performance

Australia had a strong start with a 28-run partnership, but under pressure from South Africa's seamers, particularly Kagiso Rabada (3/44) and Lungi Ngidi (3/35), they fell apart to 73/7. In the middle overs, none of the top seven batters—including Labuschagne, Smith, Head, Webster, and Cummins—made a significant contribution.

A vital 61-run partnership for the eighth wicket was established by Mitchell Starc (16*) and Alex Carey (43), relieving some of the burden. Australia led by 218 runs at 144/8 by stumps, as Starc and Lyon were undefeated.

Day 2 Again Go For Australia: Leads by 218 Runs, Still have 2 Wickets

The second day of the WTC25 final test match goes again for Australia. They all got out in South Africa, all out under 138 runs. Australia takes a lead of 218 runs. 

Before trying to bowl South Africa out once more, Australia will try to finish their second innings and establish a target.

 

 

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