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South Africa Fight Back but Still Trail Australia by 91 Runs in WTC Final
- On the second day of the Test final at Lord’s in 2025, South Africa reached 121 runs for five wickets after 49 overs, trailing Australia by 91 runs.
- The Proteas entered the day precariously placed at 43/4 after Australia posted 212 runs on Day One due to their potent pace attack.
- David Bedingham anchored the innings unbeaten on 39, extending a 64-run partnership with captain Temba Bavuma before Bavuma was dismissed for 36 by Pat Cummins.
- Before lunch, Bedingham added two fours in the final over while Kyle Verreynne remained unbeaten on 11, and Bavuma successfully challenged an LBW decision when he was on 17 runs.
- South Africa’s fightback has stabilized their innings but they still trail by 91 runs, suggesting pivotal contributions will be needed to surpass Australia’s first innings total.
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Bedingham Leads South Africa's Fightback in Test Final | Sports-Games
David Bedingham's resilient innings sees South Africa post 121/5 at lunch on Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final against Australia. The Proteas trail by 91 runs, with Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne holding the crease. South Africa started the day at 43/4 after a strong Australian bowling display.
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Cecil DailySouth Africa need 69 more runs to win WTC final against Australia
LONDON (AP) — Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory over Australia in a gripping World Test Championship final at Lord's on Friday.
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WTC Final: Bedingham shines as South Africa powers to 121/5 at lunch, trailing behind 91
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The Straits TimesSouth Africa fight back but still trail Australia by 91 runs in WTC final
LONDON : South Africa fought back at the start of the second day of the World Test Championship final against Australia but had captain Temba Bavuma dismissed before going to lunch on 121-5, still trailing by 91 runs.South Africa were in a precarious position at 43-4 overnight after Australia’s pace att
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