WTC final in the balance as South Africa need 188 more runs to win
LONDON :Defending champions Australia needed eight wickets and South Africa 188 more runs as both chased victory in a gripping World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Friday.
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Australia set South Africa daunting target of 282 runs to win WTC final
LONDON :Mitchell Starc scored an unbeaten half-century as Australia’s last-wicket pair put on a 59-run partnership on Friday to set South Africa a daunting target of 282 runs to win the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.
Scheffler sets out early with hopes of moving into US Open contention
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania :Pre-tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler headed out early in the U.S. Open second round on Friday hoping to play his way into contention at Oakmont Country Club, where overnight leader J.J. Spaun was scheduled to go out with the late starters.
Walking on egg shells pays off for US Open leader Spaun
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania :J.J. Spaun could not escape the talk about how punishing a setup Oakmont Country Club is, and while that left him plenty nervous, the unheralded American felt the threat of danger at every turn helped power him to the first-round U.S. Open lead on Thursday.
Big target looms but South Africa are confident of chasing it down
LONDON :South Africa insist they are confident of chasing down a tough target to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s even if the contest against Australia has been dominated by the bowlers.
URC Final preview: Leinster face showdown against the Bulls at Croke Park
Leinster will be looking for their first piece of silverware since 2021 when they take on South Africa’s Bulls at Croke Park on Saturday.
Australia look to set imposing target for South Africa in WTC final
LONDON :Australia will look to add 20 to 30 more runs to their second innings total when the third day of the World Test Championship final against South Africa resumes at Lord’s on Friday, said captain Pat Cummins.
Australia hold upper hand as bowlers dominate at WTC final
LONDON :Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.