Stumps Day 2 in the WTC Final! The second day of the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's witnessed another thrilling day of cricket, with both teams trading blows. The day saw 14 wickets fall, continuing the trend from Day 1, with the pacemen playing a crucial role in the proceedings. South Africa's first innings came to an abrupt end as Pat Cummins delivered a match-defining spell, taking 6/28 and restricting the Proteas to 138 runs. The Australian captain's fiery spell ensured a quick end to South Africa's resistance, with the Proteas losing their last five wickets for just 17 runs. This collapse handed Australia a crucial 74-run lead. In response, Australia's top order faced significant challenges against the South African pace attack. Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi led the charge, reducing Australia to 73/7. However, Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc put on a crucial 61-run partnership for the eighth wicket, with Carey scoring 43. Australia ended the day at 144/8, leading by 218 runs. The day's play was marked by exceptional bowling performances from both teams. Cummins' six-wicket haul was complemented by Rabada's 3/44 and Ngidi's 3/35. The Australian pacers, particularly Cummins and Starc, exploited the conditions to great effect, while the South African bowlers worked tirelessly to trouble the Australian batsmen. As the teams head into Day 3, the contest remains fiercely competitive. Can South Africa bowl Australia out and chase down the target, or will the Australian tailenders add more runs to their lead? The battle for the World Test Championship title continues. #savaus #wtcfinal #cricket