Australia vs South Africa WTC Final: Bowlers dominate as 14 wickets fall on Day 1 at Lord's

The World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa kicked off with a thrilling display of bowling prowess at Lord's on Wednesday. In a day dominated by the bowlers, a total of 14 wickets fell, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two cricketing powerhouses. Both teams struggled to build substantial partnerships as the pitch offered significant assistance to the bowlers, making run-scoring a challenging task. Australia, after winning the toss and opting to field, capitalized on the conditions early on. Their bowlers, led by a fiery pace attack, managed to dismantle South Africa's batting lineup, dismissing them for a modest total. However, South Africa's bowlers responded with equal ferocity, exploiting the conditions to make early inroads into Australia's batting order in the final session of the day. As the sun set on a dramatic opening day, the match remained finely poised with both teams eyeing a crucial first-innings lead. The second day promises to be equally riveting, as Australia aims to stabilize their innings while South Africa looks to maintain their bowling momentum. With the pitch likely to continue favoring the bowlers, fans can expect another day of captivating cricket at the historic venue.

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