South Africa was at the top of its game, carried out its plans for perfection and at the morning meeting on the first day of the World Championship in Australia in Lord’s London. After winning the throwing and decided to have to ask in the morning in the English capital, South Africa left Australia at 67 at 4 in the 27th place at lunch.
Kyle Verreynne was one of the heroes of the meeting when Wicketkeeper withdrew a sensational catch to reject a dangerous grass head. Pacer Marco Jansen leaned on the left player. The harmless delivery, which in the finals after the first session is on the side of the foot, kissed the battle of the head behind the weak edge. | Update of the last day of WTC last day |
The ball traveled at a pace, and Verreynne was diving after full length to catch himself safely. It was a one -handed stun from Wicketkeeper that came out to catch a decisive breakthrough for South Africa.
The head looked good for the back guard efforts, and soon in his shifts two boundaries hit. He came when Australia was on the spot of harassment when she lost her first three goals for 46 runs. Head, known for his ability to counterattack, has made several such efforts in the past, but it was not his day in London-dresses Verreynne’s brilliance.
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South Africa was aimed and fired in the field and in the first session claimed four goals. Kagiso Rabada ruptured the highest order and released Usman Khawaja for a 20-miic duck-in the slip in the seventh. South Africa remained disciplined with a new ball, resisted temptation to excessive attack and was properly rewarded.
David Bedingham took a gentle low catch in the Cordon slip to ensure that South Africa earned the first opportunity they had received.
Cameron Green, who returns from injuries and promoted to No. 3, did not last long. He was released to 4 in the same above Khawaja. Rabada got the ball to move away from the right -hander late from a good length and found a edge that safely took Aiden Markram in Kordon.
Marnus Labuschagne, a temporary opener of Australia, continued to fight. Despite the slim run in the WTC 2023–25 cycle, he was asked to open the launch. The labuschagne hung on 56 deliveries before Marco Jansen’s delivery to Wicketkeeper detained.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers appreciated the efforts of South Africa on the playground in the first meeting.
“I thought it was a very courageous decision to mix first from the tempo, but they were paid dividends because we chose four goals. So, a really good effort from boys using opportunities – some really, really good catches,” Jiohotstar said.
Australia needed a strong response after a bad first session. Steve Smith stood tall, registered for half a century, and in the second meeting he led Australia closer to the 100-run mark.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
June 11, 2025
