Lord's Ablaze: Australia and South Africa Locked in Intense Battle

 

The highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa has kicked off at Lord's in London. Pat Cummins claimed his 300th Test wicket, Steve Smith broke records, and both teams are locked in a tense battle. 

Australia's narrow lead and South Africa’s fightback have captivated cricket fans globally, sparking intense online discussions and media coverage.

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Day 2 witnessed South Africa recovering from 43-4 to 121-5, while Australia closed at 144-8 with a 218-run lead. Fans praised Cummins’ six-wicket haul and debated Aakash Chopra’s call for four-day Tests. Steve Smith’s record-breaking Lord’s performance also went viral. 

Speculation around Josh Inglis as a future Test captain, despite not being in the squad, added comic relief to the high-stakes action.