Australia Fight Back as 14 Wickets Fall on First Day of World Test Championship Final

WTC final: Smith, Webster fifties lead Aussie fightback against SA after early wickets, reach 190/5 at Tea (Day 1)

After a dominant opening session by South Africa, Australia mounted a strong comeback in the second session to take control of proceedings, reaching 190/5 at Tea on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final on Wednesday at Lord's. The Proteas had the upper hand in the first session, reducing Australia to 67/4 with their pace attack firing on all cylinders. However, the momentum shifted after the break, thanks to a gritty and composed part…

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