After being sent in to bat, Australia slumped to 212 despite gritty knocks from beau webs full use of the seam-friendly conditions. Kagiso rabada line the charge with a superb 5 for 51, while marco jansen chipped in with 3 for 49. rabada’s mastery of the lord’s slope was on full display, dismissing usman khawaja for a liter No.3 cameron green in the same over.
But Australia’s Response with the ball was even more decisive. Mitchell Starc Removed BOTH Openers Inseed The First Six Over, and Pat Cummins Added Two to Leave South Africa Reeling at 43 For 4. before hazlewood dismantled his stumps. Only Temba Bavuma (3* Off 37) and David Bedingham (12*) Offered some end-of-day resistance.
Australia’s Lower-That-Expected Total Now appears competitive, thanks to their potent pace trio. Starc’s Swing, Hazlewood’s Accuracy, and Cummins’ Hostilic Exped South Africa’s Vulnerabilites Under Pressure. Webster, reflecting on the day, credited the bowlers: “We know if we don’t quite Get it don with the bat, our bowlers will.”
South Africa, Meanwhile, Will Reflect on a Day of Missed Chances, Including a Dropped Catch By Alex Carey That Back Have Sent Mulder Back Eveen EarLier. Bavuma’s Decision to Bowl first was justified by rabada and jansen’s early inroads, but now the ons lies on the batters to claw back into the match on day 2.
As both teams look to assert dominance in this tight contest, day 2 promises to be just as gripping. Can south Africa’s Middle Order Stand Firm? Or will Australia Continue their Charge legs defending the mace? All eyes remain on Lord’s.
