WTC Final, Day 2: Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada go blow-for-blow as 14 wickets fall on day 2 — Action in Images
It was another day for the sensational bowlers on either side of the match, as Pat Cummins took 6 historic
It was another day for the sensational bowlers on either side of the match, as Pat Cummins took 6 historic wickets, before SA fought back through Rabada.
Pat Cummins acknowledges the crowd after taking 6-28 at Lord's. Cummins became the first captain to take six wickets at Lord's, and also reached the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket enroute after a scintillating display.(AFP)
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Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham ensured South Africa had a successful morning session, putting together their only substantial partnership. Bedingham top-scored with 45.(AFP)
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Pat Cummins was involved everywhere throughout the lunch session, including this awkward collision with Protea wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne while appealing for LBW. Cummins would review the decision, and get it spot on as Verreynne was dismissed.(Action Images via Reuters)
Beau Webster completes a phenomenal catch diving forward to wrap up South Africa's first innings. Australia secured a 74-run first innings advantage, taking control of the match at Lord's.(Action Images via Reuters)
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Kagiso Rabada celebrates after taking two wickets in the same over to get the innings going for South Africa, removing Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in the space of three deliveries. Rabada took a five-fer in the first innings, and his strong performance continued on day two.(AP)
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If his 269 from the first innings wasn't enough, Shubman Gill's captaincy stint continues to prove effective for his batting. After his 161 in the third innings broke several records and helped India to a lead of 607, their new ball bowlers roared to take three English wickets before stumps.
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A triumphant Mohammed Siraj acknowledges the crowd after taking figures of 6-70. Siraj was rewarded for some accurate, threatening bowling after being asked to lead the pace unit in Birmingham.
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Shubman Gill smacked 269 runs off 387 balls, packed with 30 fours and three sixes, as India posted 587 in their first innings. It was also his maiden double ton and the highest score by an Indian in England.
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Shubman Gill's innings was extremely impressive for how the Indian captain didn't look rushed at all, and played with extreme control and efficiency throughout the day. No risks, and total confidence in his own technique.
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The duo of Rahul (137 off 247 balls) and Pant (118 off 140 balls) added 195 runs for the fourth wicket to put their team in a position of strength at Headingley.
