*Official* WTC FINAL Australia vs South Africa 2025

[Primrose_D12]

Not sure if this partnership is a good thing (built up the lead to a relatively robust one) or a bad one (suggests the wicket's gotten flatter). Have to take it though if you were Australia.

Never say no to more runs!

Mitchell Starc half century incoming? :P

 

[kevinw]

SA have bowled poorly today. Ball's not doing much, but plans have been all over the place.

Should bring Maharaj on but they're probably worried about Starc taking him on.

Worth it for an over though. Best way to get Starc out might be with an attacking shot. Or try Markram at least.

 

[Heboric]

The one problem I always had with cricket, it is a sport where Captain Hindsights shine.

 

[cascade]

Not sure if this partnership is a good thing (built up the lead to a relatively robust one) or a bad one (suggests the wicket's gotten flatter). Have to take it though if you were Australia.

Good thing IMO. More runs to play with & wearing SA down. I think there's still enough in this pitch for them to work with. Old ball & SA's fitness aren't doing them any favours today.

 

[StephenZA]

The lack of a full cordone including gully at this stage isn't great captaincy. And Maharaj should definitely be brought on.

 

[StephenZA]

The one problem I always had with cricket, it is a sport where Captain Hindsights shine.

Best captain...

 

[SeamUp]

The lack of a full cordone including gully at this stage isn't great captaincy. And Maharaj should definitely be brought on.

The edges aren't carrying.

 

[StephenZA]

The edges aren't carrying.

So what is the plan? Come in closer or try something different.

I'm feeling very impatient.

 

[King Kane]

The one problem I always had with cricket, it is a sport where Captain Hindsights shine.

As well as Armchair Experts but you get them in every sport, not just cricket.

 

[Uppercut]

Ian Smith getting on like a 30-run tenth-wicket partnership is the literal apocalypse.

 

[SeamUp]

So what is the plan? Come in closer or try something different.

I'm feeling very impatient.

Defo Kesh time.

Seamers are dead on their feet. We lacking a Nortje/Coetzee type now too lol

 

[Uppercut]

For the first time in cricketing history, a number 9 has scored a 40. What's even the point in playing the 4th innings? Is there even any point in living any more?

 

[Primrose_D12]

For the first time in cricketing history, a number 9 has scored a 40. What's even the point in playing the 4th innings? Is there even any point in living any more?

No.

 

[Qlder]

With 42* this is Starc's highest test score in 6 years (he made 54* vs Eng in Sep 2019)

 

[Coronis]

“Lick your choppers” might be one of the most cringe things I’ve ever heard

 

[Coronis]

With 42* this is Starc's highest test score in 6 years (he made 54* vs Eng in Sep 2019)

iirc Australia won that match too

 

[SeamUp]

Geez there goes another edge dropping short and they have stepped up clearly.

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

I just admire the effort here, these Protea bowlers have tried their best , the batsmen owe them some fight in the next innings

 

[Coronis]

You guys talk about them overexaggerating Starc but geez are they really trying to talk up SA’s top order?

 

[Molehill]

It's not so much that Starc is scoring runs (we know he can bat), it's more that Hazlewood is looking totally untroubled.