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Marnus Labuschagne has moved one place up the batting order to open with Usman Khawaja for Australia in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s from Wednesday.
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.
Pat Cummins-led Australia will look to defend their title against Temba Bavuma’s South Africa with the title clash beginning at Lord’s in London on Wednesday.
South Africa vs Australia World Test Championship Final 2025, LIVE Updates: Australia are opening the batting with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne in the WTC 2025 final against South Africa. Australia have reached 11/0 after 6 overs.
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.