INSANE: 8 | Vintage Vibes

Australia get too clever and pay the price for batting order jumble

The failure of the top three meant the holders did not have enough runs when South Africa benefited from the Lord’s pitch flattening out

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025

Starc quality with bat and ball in vain at Lord's

The end of Australia's record of triumphs in global men's cricket finals is nigh, but no-one could fault Mitchell Starc's terrific bid to save the day.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Australia learn cricket’s oldest lesson as South Africa turn the tables in WTC

An Australian win looked inevitable after setting 282 to win, but Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma defied the odds

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

South Africa are eyeing off a famous upset of Australia in the World Test Championship final after Aiden Markram's century put them on the cusp of victory.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say

South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final

South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened

Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Incongruity of World Test Championship final fails to dampen Australian excitement

It may be a strange time of year for an Australian, and a strange tournament structure, but the decider is vindicated further each time it is played

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025

New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final

Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

Veteran Aussie declares he's bowling better than ever

He's played 72 Tests and taken almost 300 wickets, but Australian quick Josh Hazlewood believes he is bowling better than ever at 34.

AAP · Jun 7, 2025