After the IPL 2025, the international cricket season starts and Australia is playing against South Africa in the final match of World Test Championship. The first day of the match was really exciting and an exhibition of patience and impressive bowling performance. So let’s get into the article to look back to the first day of the match.
Look back at the first day of Australia versus South Africa test match
South Africa won the toss and elected to field first in the final match of World Best Championship. The bowling unit of South Africa started really well as they removed Usman Khawaja for 0 while his partner Marnus Labuschagne contributed 17 to the total.
Cameron Green was not able to find the momentum and he went back to the pavilion after scoring 4. Steven Smith showcased his character and smashed 66 in the tough conditions. While Travis Head added 11.
Beau Webster was another strong pillar of the Australian innings as he contributed 72. Alex Carey contributed 23, and the captain of the side, Pat Cummins was dismissed for just one.
Mitchell Starc was out after scoring 1 and Nathan Lyon went back to the pavilion without opening the account. The innings of Australia was ended in just 56.4 overs and scored 212.
The reply of South Africa was not good as they lost their key batsman and the opener Aiden Markram for 0 while his partner Ryan Rickelton contributed 16 to the total. Wiaan Mulder added 6 and Tristan Stubbs was out after scoring just 2. The captain of the side Temba Bavuma is currently in the middle after scoring 3 along with David Bedingham who added 8 to the total. Let’s wait for the exciting second day of the game.
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