Big Target Looms but South Africa Are Confident of Chasing It Down

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South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, face a 282-run target set by Australia to win their first World Test Championship title at Lord's.

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Big target looms but South Africa are confident of chasing it down

LONDON: South Africa insist they are confident of chasing down a tough target to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s even if the contest against Australia has been dominated by the bowlers. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

WTC Final 2025: Big target looms but South Africa is confident of chasing it down

South Africa insists it is confident of chasing down a tough target to win the World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord’s even if the contest against Australia has been dominated by the bowlers.

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WTC final: South Africa confident despite big target at Lord’s

SOUTH AFRICA remain confident about chasing down a big target in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, despite the match being dominated by the bowlers so far.David Bedingham, who top scored with 45 in South Africa’s first innings total of 138, said the team believed they could chase whatever target Australia set.Australia, who lead by 218 runs with two second innings wickets remaining, will resume on Friday aiming to stretch their lead f…