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Australia vs South Africa 2025 Final Full Commentary
Result · Jun 11 2025, Wed - 03:00 PM (IST)
AUSTRALIA212, 207
SOUTH AFRICA138, 282/5
South Africa won by 5 wickets
CRR:3.37
Player Of The Match
AUSTRALIA SOUTH AFRICA
OUT! Bowled. Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Australia have been bowled out for 212. Kagiso Rabada led the charge with a brilliant five-wicket haul, ably supported by Marco Jansen, who chipped in with three crucial wickets. Australia's top order faltered early, losing four batters for just 67 runs, but a resilient partnership between Steve Smith and Beau Webster helped steady the innings. Despite their efforts, South Africa are firmly on top at this stage and will look to close out the day on a high. The onus is now on the Australian bowlers to respond with a strong, disciplined effort to claw their way back into the contest. We'll be back in 10 minutes as South Africa begin their first innings. Stay tuned!
No ball Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off and it was a no ball, fielded by Bavuma.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Josh Hazlewood. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
OUT! Bowled. Marco Jansen to Nathan Lyon. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. It's an unplayable ball from Jansen.
Marco Jansen to Nathan Lyon. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, hit pad to leg slip for 1 run, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Nathan Lyon. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Beau Webster. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Bedingham. Edged and taken.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Beau Webster. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Beau Webster. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Beau Webster. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Starc. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, shy attempt by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Beau Webster. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Keshav Maharaj to Beau Webster. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Keshav Maharaj to Beau Webster. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Starc. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
Keshav Maharaj to Beau Webster. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Starc. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
OUT! Bowled. Kagiso Rabada to Pat Cummins. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. That's a peach of a delivery.
Kagiso Rabada to Pat Cummins. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Kagiso Rabada to Beau Webster. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Mulder.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Beau Webster. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Kagiso Rabada. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Webster. 300th wicket for Pat Cummins. South Africa are bundled out for a modest total of 138 runs, failing to build any substantial partnerships. David Bedingham stood out as the lone resistance with a gritty 45, ably supported by Temba Bavuma's resilient 36. However, the South African middle order crumbled under relentless pressure. It was a masterclass from the Australian bowling attack, spearheaded by Pat Cummins, who ran through the lineup with a devastating six-wicket haul. Join us shortly for the third innings.
Mitchell Starc to Lungi Ngidi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
OUT! Run Out. Mitchell Starc to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head, by Carey. The replay confirms that Maharaj was well short of the crease.
Mitchell Starc to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-Out short, off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Kagiso Rabada. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Starc to Keshav Maharaj. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
Pat Cummins to Kagiso Rabada. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
Pat Cummins to Kagiso Rabada. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, hit body to gully for no runs, fielded by Webster.
Pat Cummins to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
Pat Cummins to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to David Bedingham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge, caught by Carey. Five wicket haul for Pat Cummins.
Pat Cummins to David Bedingham. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Webster.
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for 1 run, fielded by Webster.
Pat Cummins to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Pat Cummins to Keshav Maharaj. Seaming in short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Pat Cummins to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Pat Cummins to David Bedingham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run.
Pat Cummins to David Bedingham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Webster.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to cover for 1 run.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Cummins, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, run save by Webster.
OUT! Caught. Aiden Markram to Josh Hazlewood. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Maharaj. That's the final wicket, and it will be Lunch on Day 3. South Africa struggled hard to pick up these last two wickets of Australia. In the process, they conceded a further 63 crucial runs. Mitchell Starc showed his grit and determination with the bat and scored a valuable 58, and was well supported by Josh Hazlewood. Kagiso Rabada ended with four wickets as the standout bowler for South Africa. The Proteas need 282 runs to win against a world-class bowling attack. But the sun is shining, and the conditions are suitable for batting. We'll be back after a 40-minute break.
Aiden Markram to Josh Hazlewood. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Aiden Markram to Josh Hazlewood. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
FOUR! Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, run save by Bedingham.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. That brings the 11th Test fifty for Mitchell Starc.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Marco Jansen to Josh Hazlewood. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Bavuma, fielded by Maharaj.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad to cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Marco Jansen to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Josh Hazlewood. Seaming in short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs. Slapped it away for a boundary!
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for no runs.
Lungi Ngidi to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Lungi Ngidi to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Jansen.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run. South Africa are the champions! They executed their game plan perfectly, winning the toss and opting to bowl first, which led to Australia being dismissed for 212 runs. Steve Smith and Beau Webster both scored fifties in Australia's first innings. Despite gaining a 74-run lead after dismissing South Africa for 138, Australia struggled in their second innings, with only Mitchell Starc making a significant contribution with a gritty fifty. Chasing 282 runs, Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma displayed remarkable determination, with Markram playing a historic innings that secured victory for South Africa. The Australian bowlers put in a strong effort but managed to take only five wickets. Aiden Markram was named Player of the Match, solidifying his place in South African cricket history with a magnificent knock in the run chase. It was a well-deserved win for the Proteas!
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging full toss, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs.
APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved for no runs, fielded by Carey, appeal made for Caught. Australia is not happy with Illingworth's decision as the ball brushes the glove.
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, mis-fielded by Hazlewood.
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Green.
Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, by Cummins.
Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to mid wicket, caught by Head. A tremendous knock from Markram comes to an end.
Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep backward point for 1 run.
Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Lyon.
NEW BALL. FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, mis-fielded by Carey, fielded by Head.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Nathan Lyon to Aiden Markram. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Beau Webster to David Bedingham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Beau Webster to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run.