SA vs AUS (Survey): Marco Jansen takes sensational juggling catch to get rid of Steve Smith | WTC 2025 Final, Day 1
Day 1 2025 World Test Championship Finals Intermediate Australia and South Africa At Lords, the Australian found themselves in a tight spot later in the last session. Steve SmithThe person who had the innings with him turned 66, which turned out to be a turning point in his play of the day so far.
Marco Jansen’s Juggling Method Ends Steve Smith’s Resistance
Aiden Markhambowling was what appears to be a temporary change, creating a session moment by removing Smith from Wellset. The ball was tempted out and invited Smith to a burgeoning cover drive. However, he managed a thick outer edge that flew towards the short cover. It was there Marco Jansentransformed that moment into a theatre. He couldn’t grab the ball neatly on his first attempt, and even the second fumble gave Smith a glimpse of hope. However, Janssen continued to focus and eventually completed the catch of his third attempt, causing a loud celebration in a South African camp. Smith’s gritty 66 from the 112 balls depicting 10 boundaries became annoyed ending as he shook his head and walked away. The fire underscored the importance of pressure in the big finals, and Jansen’s sharp reflexes were under pressure. Markram unexpectedly made it a key scalp, reminding everyone that all fielders would be counted in the final of this size.
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Does Australia build a big sum from here, or does South Africa limit them to under 200? 👀
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Australia will grind to 212 on gritty day 1 against South Africa on the gritty day 1 of the 2025 WTC Final
The first day of the ICC World Test Championship Final Final between Australia and South Africa was a fierce battle to be billed. After winning the toss and choosing to pick the bowl first in the Lord’s cloudy state, South Africa took an early hit to reduce Australia to 16/2. Kagiso Rabada Regretlessly, both were removed Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green Cheap, Janssen was Marnus Labuschangne It will put Australia in trouble early.
Smith and the Young Beau Webster It was rebuilt in the crucial 100-run partnership of the fifth wicket. Smith was usually made up of 66 runs of knocks, but Webster was impressed by 72 off-balls of 92 balls and played counter attack cricket. But the wicket continued to fall at a critical moment. Alex Carry and Pat Cummins He quickly left and handed him to Rabada his fourth. The Proteer Bowlers, led by Rabada (5/51) and Janssen (3/49), maintained pressure throughout. Australia only managed to reach 212 in 56.4 overs Mitchell Stark and Josh Hezlewood Undefeated at the crease.