Australia versatile and 1st day Standout Beau Webster attributed a bowling unit for the Australian strong start in the final of the World Championship against South Africa in Lord 11 June. Despite the fiery five goal stop from Kagiso Rabada in Australia, the day ended with the late fight with the ball.
Webster played a key hand with a bat and scored a composed 72 to anchor Australian shifts along with Steve Smith, who added 66. Their efforts helped move Australia to 212, a total that looked competitively after what followed.
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“Our bowling attack has been so strong for many years. We know that if we can’t do it with a bat, our pitchs will do it. Excellent boys,” Webster said in a stump 1.
In response to Mitchell Starc, he set the tone soon with the ball and released Aiden Markram when opening. It ended with 2/10 when the highest order collapsed by South Africa. Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Wiaan Mulder all cheap, with the closure of South Africa 1. Day on 43/4.
Rabada 5/51 previously introduced the Republic of South Africa, but their bats were covered under pressure. When Temba Bavum and David Bedingham at the fold-Bedingham finished the day with his back boundaries from Pat Cummins-Jihihuafrica, the Republic will need considerable efforts on day 2 to stabilize shifts.
Despite the early failures, the Australian fight with the ball put them in a commanding position after the opening day in Lord’s.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 11, 2025
