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SA vs AUS, WTC Final 2025 Highlights: South Africa end Day 1 on 43/4, trail by 169 runs at stumps

South Africa vs Australia Final WTC 2025: Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia in the WTC Final at Lord's.

Chankesh Rao

Updated : Jun 11, 2025, 10:37 PM IST

SA vs AUS, WTC Final 2025 Highlights: South Africa end Day 1 on 43/4, trail by 169 runs at stumps

Temba Bavuma’s South Africa faces off against Pat Cummins’ Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Wednesday. This marks the first time South Africa has reached the final of this tournament, while Australia enters as the defending champions, having defeated India by 207 runs in the 2023 final at Lord’s.

While many would prefer a South African victory for the romantic narrative, Australia is the clear favorite. South Africa not only lacks experience in terms of caps, but most of their players have not played in England or at Lord’s. Kagiso Rabada, with 70 caps, stands as South Africa's most seasoned player, and both captain Bavuma and Rabada are the only two players with over 50 matches under their belts.

Australia, on the other hand, is a well-oiled winning machine. The trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood has achieved everything possible in their careers. However, as their careers approach the twilight phase, they are eager to add yet another accolade to their already impressive list of achievements.

Here are the Highlights of the WTC final between South Africa and Australia from Lord's:

LIVE BLOG

11 Jun 2025, 10:30 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: Day 1 Stumps

Cummins bowled to Bedingham, and Bedingham hit a boundary with a calm push down the ground. An attempted yorker turned into a low full toss, and Bedingham again scored a boundary with a well-placed shot through square leg. This marked the end of Day 1 of the match.

Australia 212 (56.4 overs)

South Africa 43/4 (22 overs)
11 Jun 2025, 10:23 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 34/4 in 21 overs

Hazlewood bowled Stubbs, hitting the top of middle stump as Stubbs tried to defend with a straight bat. The ball sneaked through a gap, marking an important wicket for the Australian team. South Africa is struggling in the World Test Championship final, with Stubbs scoring only 2 runs off 13 balls.
11 Jun 2025, 10:08 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 27/3 in 18 overs

Cummins is still causing problems for South Africa. He bowls a length ball that skids off the pitch, and Stubbs plays it gently. The ball lands just short of third slip and doesn’t carry.
11 Jun 2025, 09:56 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 26/3 in 16 overs

Australian captain Pat Cummins ends Wiaan Mulder's challenging innings with a skilled delivery. Bowling quickly at 140kph, Cummins pitches the ball full, aiming for the stumps. Mulder tries to hit a straight drive but fails to close the gap between his bat and pad, allowing the ball to seam in sharply and hit middle stump. Mulder is out for 6 runs off 44 balls.
11 Jun 2025, 09:37 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 19/2 in 11 overs

Mitchell Starc bowled a powerful inswinger directed at Bavuma's pads. There was a strong appeal for LBW, but the umpire decided not out. Australia chose not to review the decision with DRS, which turned out to be a good choice. Replays indicated that the ball would have hit the stumps, but it was umpire's call.
11 Jun 2025, 09:20 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 19/2 in 9 overs

Mitchell Starc takes another wicket during his first spell. He gets Ryan Rickelton out with a thick edge, caught sharply in the slips by Usman Khawaja. Rickelton played well but could not make a big score.
11 Jun 2025, 09:04 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 8/1 in 5 overs

Alex Carey made a big mistake as wicket-keeper. He dropped an easy catch from Mulder, letting the ball bounce off his chest. Mitchell Starc missed getting his second wicket because of this error.
11 Jun 2025, 09:00 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 3/1 in 2 overs

Hazlewood keeps up the pressure with two good deliveries, but the South African batters manage to score. Rickelton is batting at one end, while Wiaan Mulder is promoted to bat at No. 3.
11 Jun 2025, 08:41 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: SA 0/1 in 1 over

Mitchell Starc bowled an impressive inswinger, catching Markram off guard. As a result, South Africa lost their opening batsman without scoring any runs.
11 Jun 2025, 08:32 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 212 all out

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets in a great bowling performance. He dismissed Mitchell Starc, leading to Australia's total collapse. South Africa's bowlers excelled on Day 1 of the match.
11 Jun 2025, 08:25 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 210/8 in 55 overs

Beau Webster has been dismissed, marking the exit of the last recognized batter as he heads to dressing room. He thickly edged the ball, and David Bedingham caught it easily in the slip cordon. Kagiso Rabada achieved his fourth wicket of the day.
11 Jun 2025, 08:24 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 199/7 in 53 overs

Kagiso Rabada takes the wicket of Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, helping South Africa regain control on Day 1. He achieved three wickets within a short span, snatching two wickets in just three overs, which significantly harmed Australia’s chances of scoring 300 runs.
11 Jun 2025, 08:02 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 194/6 in 52 overs

Keshav Maharaj took a key wicket by dismissing Alex Carey. South Africa's strategy to use spin from one end after Tea proved effective, leading to Carey's exit. He attempted a reverse sweep but ended up getting bowled, marking a significant moment for South Africa.
11 Jun 2025, 07:41 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 190/5 in 50 overs (Tea break)

Australia is pleased with their performance in this session. They have scored 123 runs and lost only one wicket, regaining control after a tough period. Both Steve Smith and Beau Webster have scored fifties, and Beau is still batting with Alex Carey. Australia aims to reach at least 300 runs by the end of the day's play.
11 Jun 2025, 07:27 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 174/5 in 47 overs

Beau Webster scored 50 showcasing a strong performance as an all-rounder. He reached this milestone in 69 balls, marking the second half-century for the Australian team in the session. At the start of his innings, he was in a risky position but South Africa decided not to review a decision that could have seen him dismissed. He capitalized on this opportunity and made the most of his "lifeline. "
11 Jun 2025, 07:16 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 167/5 in 45 overs

Alex Carey hits his first boundary with a great cover drive, thanks to Wiaan Mulder's bowling. Carey has shown he can be a dependable player in recent years. Now, he has a chance to prove himself once more.
11 Jun 2025, 06:59 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 146/5 in 42 overs

Temba Bavuma made a key move by bringing Aiden Markram into the attack, which resulted in the significant wicket of Steve Smith. Smith was dismissed after edging a delivery from Markram to slip fielder Marco Jansen, who caught it on his third attempt. This was a disappointing moment for Smith, who was aiming for a century at Lord's. The dismissal is important for the day's play, as Smith was performing well and closing in on a big score.
11 Jun 2025, 06:41 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 123/4 in 37 overs

Steve Smith is batting against Keshav Maharaj. He hits a short ball from the left-arm spinner high into the air and it goes through mid-wicket for a four. This is a nice shot by the Australian batter, and he has now scored over 60 runs.
11 Jun 2025, 06:08 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 111/4 in 35 overs

Rabada bowled his 12th over and gave away 2 runs. His second spell was not as good; he troubled Webster but allowed runs to Steve Smith. After bowling 4 maidens and taking 2 wickets in his first spell, Rabada has now given up 26 runs in his next 6 overs without taking a wicket.
11 Jun 2025, 05:55 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 94/4 in 29 overs

South Africa missed a chance to review a close call when Kagiso Rabada bowled and struck Beau Webster's pads. The decision seemed closer than previous ones, but South Africa chose not to review it. Later, ball-tracking showed the ball would have hit the stumps
11 Jun 2025, 05:13 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 78/4 in 25 overs

Steve Smith is hitting boundaries successfully. Kagiso Rabada is struggling with his line, bowling wide again. Smith takes advantage and hits a four over the slips. On the next ball, Rabada bowls fuller, and Smith angles it towards mid-wicket, allowing them to run three runs. This is Australia's best over of the day.
11 Jun 2025, 04:59 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 67/4 in 23.2 overs (Lunch Break)

Marco Jansen took a big wicket by getting Travis Head out. Head misjudged the ball, which swung and caused him to edge it to the wicketkeeper. This was the final event of the session.
11 Jun 2025, 04:55 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 66/3 in 22 overs

Marco Jansen bowled to Smith, who hit a four with a powerful cut shot to backward point. Jansen then bowled a ball that nipped back sharply, hitting Smith's pad. The ball-tracking showed it was just clipping the leg stump, so South Africa wouldn't lose their review.
11 Jun 2025, 04:37 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 58/3 in 21 overs

Australia has lost too many low-run wickets. The partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head is focusing on a simple strategy to prevent further losses. They are playing safely against a South African bowling attack that has been quite aggressive.
11 Jun 2025, 04:24 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 46/3 in 18 overs

Marnus Labuschagne struggled against Marco Jansen's fast bowling and ended up getting out, caught by Verreynne. This was Australia's third wicket loss, which could put pressure on Steve Smith. Travis Head is the next batsman to come to the crease.
11 Jun 2025, 04:19 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 41/2 in 16 overs

Ngidi bowled to Smith, and Smith hit the ball for four runs. The ball was pitched outside off and moved away in the air. Smith stretched out to drive the ball through point without moving his feet much.
11 Jun 2025, 04:08 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 37/2 in 14 overs

South Africa has set a leg slip trap for Steve Smith, as he keeps hitting the ball towards fine leg. Despite this, Smith manages to hit another boundary right between the wicketkeeper and the slip fielder, which frustrates Lungi Ngidi.
11 Jun 2025, 04:07 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 29/2 in 13 overs

Wiaan Mulder has taken the place of Kagiso Rabada and is effectively controlling the Australian batting by starting with a maiden over. After the first hour of play, South Africa is performing strongly, creating a significant challenge for Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.
11 Jun 2025, 03:53 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 26/2 in 11 overs

Kagiso Rabada had an impressive start in the game with 6 overs bowled, 4 maidens, only 9 runs given, and 2 wickets taken. His performance has been excellent, keeping the Australian top order under pressure. It remains to be seen how long he will keep bowling.
11 Jun 2025, 03:45 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 22/2 in 9 overs

Steve Smith hit a boundary off Kagiso Rabada. He played a strong shot through the point area. Rabada finished his fifth over with figures of 2 wickets for 9 runs, showing why he is the second-ranked ICC Test bowler.
11 Jun 2025, 03:43 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 16/2 in 7 overs

Rabada takes a big wicket as Usman Khawaja is out for a duck in the WTC final after facing 20 balls and scoring 0 runs. Cameron Green, returning to the Australia team, hits a boundary on his first ball but is soon dismissed by Rabada, who gets a catch off Green’s thick edge.
11 Jun 2025, 03:42 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 11/0 in 6 overs

Marnus Labuschagne is currently in good form, showcasing his skills with a stylish cover drive that earns him two runs. He follows this with a well-placed shot towards mid-on, allowing the batters to run another two runs.
11 Jun 2025, 03:41 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 0/0 in 3 overs

Australia has struggled to score runs in the early stages of their innings, having completed three overs without registering a run. The batting lineup is facing significant challenges, particularly from bowler Rabada, who is effectively utilizing early swing to trouble the batsmen.
11 Jun 2025, 03:39 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: AUS 0/0 in 1 over

The match has commenced at Lord's, with Kagiso Rabada opening the bowling against Usman Khawaja, who is joined by Marnus Labuschagne at the other end. Rabada is demonstrating significant swing with the new ball, while Khawaja is opting to leave the deliveries alone. The first over concludes as a maiden, indicating a cautious start from the batsman.
11 Jun 2025, 03:38 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: Playing XIs

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wK), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
11 Jun 2025, 03:38 PM
SA vs AUS WTC Final LIVE: Hello and Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the World Test Championship 2025 final between South Africa and Australia from the iconic Lord's cricket ground.