ICC WTC Final 2025 [WATCH]: The brilliant criticism of South Africa removes Steve Smith on day 2 of its vs aus clash

Day 2 of World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 to Lord’s brought another dramatic turn like South Africa struck at a crucial time to reject one of the Australia most reliable strikers. With the pressure building and the finely balanced match, a time of decision -making in a timely manner brings proteas in the game.

A successful examination leads to the dismissal of Steve Smith in a crucial stage of the match

After poor performance with the bat during their first rounds, South Africa responded well with the ball. They deleted Usman Khawaja And Cameron Green Early, both falling for low scores, then caught the big counter of Steve Smith – A key moment that brought South Africa back to the match. With a few additional counters in the middle of the session, the game suddenly became much more balanced.

The turning point came on the 19th No more identity Balan has excellent delivery to get rid of Smith. It was full and tilted towards the stumps. Smith moved to play it but missed, and the ball struck its pads. The appeal was rejected by referee Chris Gaffaney, but Ngidi was confident and convinced Captain Temba bavuma To do an exam. The reruns have shown that the ball would have hit the stumps and the decision was canceled. Smith, in the solid air until then, had to leave.

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The proteas fight with the ball after the collapse of the striker on day 2

South Africa has managed to get back into the game on the 2nd day of the WTC final. After a major collapse of strikers earlier during the day, the Quisors of the Proteas intensified to keep their hopes alive. Kagiso Rabada gave them a good start by deleting the first command of Australia, and Ngidi followed with an impressive spell which broke out by the average order. His counters included Beautiful Websterwho had marked fifty crucial in the first round.

Even with these key breakthroughs, Australia’s advance has now exceeded 150 and the field is starting to offer more aid to what else. This means that southern African strikers will face a difficult challenge in the last rounds, especially after their poor performance with the bat earlier in the match. To stay in the competition and have a real chance in the title, South Africa will need a targeted and determined effort of their range of strikers.

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