The World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 is being played between South Africa and Australia at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. On Day 2, Australia took a big lead and dominated the game with both bat and ball.
Labuschagne’s Stunning Diving Catch
The first breakthrough on Day 2 came thanks to a brilliant diving catch by Marnus Labuschagne. In the 40th over, Pat Cummins bowled a full delivery outside off. South African batter Temba Bavuma tried to play a cover drive, but Labuschagne jumped to his right at short cover and took a sharp catch.
- Bavuma was out for 36 runs
- 64-run partnership with David Bedingham was broken
Smart Use of DRS Earns a Wicket
Australia used DRS (Decision Review System) wisely to get Kyle Verreynne out.
- Cummins bowled a ball on leg stump, which hit the batter’s pads
- The umpire said not out
- Cummins went for the review
- Replays showed the ball was hitting the stumps
- Verreynne was out for 13 runs
Cummins’ Brilliant Caught and Bowled
In the 52nd over, Cummins got 2 wickets:
- First, he bowled Verreynne
- Then, he dismissed Marco Jansen by taking a return catch off his own bowling
Jansen tried to block the ball, but it went straight back to Cummins, who took a fine catch.
- Jansen got out without scoring
- Jansen got out without scoring
Pat Cummins Completes 300 Test Wickets
Australian captain Pat Cummins reached a big milestone:
- 300 Test wickets in just 68 matches
- He has taken five wickets in an innings 14 times
- Cummins also led Australia to the WTC 2023 win and is aiming for another title
South Africa Lost 5 Wickets for Just 13 Runs
South Africa collapsed badly in their first innings:
- From 125/5 to all out at 138
- Last 5 wickets fell for only 13 runs
- Australia’s bowling, especially Cummins, was too strong
Australia in 2nd Innings: Gained 218-Run Lead
Australia started their second innings cautiously but also lost wickets quickly.
- Scored 144/8 at stumps
- Gained a 218-run lead
- Batters Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc added key runs in the final session
- They scored 112 runs in 28 overs, keeping Australia ahead
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Summary
Day 2 of the WTC Final 2025 was full of drama and action.
- Pat Cummins was the star with 300 wickets and 2 in one over
- Marnus Labuschagne’s amazing catch will be remembered
- South Africa’s batting collapsed suddenly, giving Australia a strong lead
The match is now heavily in Australia’s control. Fans are excited to see if they can finish the job and become WTC Champions again.
Disclaimer: This article is based on match reports and official cricket sources. Scores and moments are accurate as of Day 2 of the WTC Final 2025.
