The prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground is once again a platform for a high play, as Australia And South Africa Fight in ICC World Test Championship Final 2025With Australia set a challenging target of 282 runs, South Africa needs to break the record to claim its first ICC title. As day 3, South Africa stands at 94/2, still requires 188 runs, Aden marikram And Temba Bavuma Catch the fort after the initial loss of Rayan recalleton And Vian rudder For 27.
WTC final 2025: a classic in making between South Africa and Australia
The ongoing WTC final has already given a roller-coaster of emotions. Australia, after exiting 212 in the first innings, Viewed Pat Cummins A cruel bowling display, picking up 6/28, and scitting South Africa for only 138. Australian managed 207 in its second innings, thanks Michel StarcWith 58 unbeaten and one important final wicket stand Josh hazalwoodThis chased South Africa a difficult 282-run-one that would require them to achieve the second most successful run chase combined in the history of Lord. As the day 3 enters its second session, South African openers have given him a solid platform. Markram is unbeaten on 49, Bavuma is at 11, and after 23 overs is the Proteus 94/2. With the pitch easier under London Sun, but with history and pressure heavy weight, South Africa’s 282 -run pursuit is a fight against the past as it is against the Australian attack.
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Top 5 top successful run chase in Lord’s in Test cricket
Lord Lord is famous for its challenging circumstances – its unique slope, huge weather and pressure of history. Chasing more than 200 runs in the fourth innings is a rare achievement, which was successfully achieved only four times in 23 attempts. Here are five highest success runs in Lord’s:
| Rank | score | Team | rival | Year | Notable artist |
| 1 | 344/1 | West indies | England | 1984 | Gordon Greenies (not out 214) |
| 2 | 282/3 | England | New Zealand | 2004 | Nasir Hussain (not 103 out), Strauss (83) |
| 3 | 279/5 | England | New Zealand | 2022 | Joe Root (115 Not Out), Ben Stokes (54) |
| 4 | 218/3 | England | New Zealand | 1965 | Ted Dexter (not 80 out), Geoff Exclusion (76) |
| 5 | 193/5 | England | West indies | 2012 | Alastair Cook (79), Ian Bell (63 Not Out) |
- 1984: West Indies 344/1 Gold standards remain with Gordon greeniesHe led an unbeaten double century on the way for the nine -wicket victory over England.
- 2004: England’s 282/3 against New Zealand saw Nasar hussain Chase anchor with a century, this mark is South Africa that must be at least equal to win the current final.
- 2022: England’s 279/5 In ‘Bajball’ era, as RootAn unbeaten 115 helped 277 in New Zealand to chase in just 78.5 overs.
- 1965: England’s 218/3 Was made behind Jeffrey Boycut And Ted dexterSolidly knocks against New Zealand.
- 2012: England’s 193/5 With the West Indies, with Alastair Cook And Ian Bell Starring, out of top five.
The current Chase Lord’s current of 282 will match the second largest successful run chase at the completion of Lords If. However, in the fourth innings, the reputation of the site in favor of the bowlers, thanks to its slope and unpredictable weather, means that the obstacles have been piled up against the proteases. His best pursuit in Lord’s is a minor 15/0 with a 10 -wicket win by 10 wickets, and the highest in England is 283/5 in Edgbaston in 2008. Nevertheless, records have been made to break. With Markram and Bavuma sets, and a deep batting lineup to follow, South Africa’s discovery is alive for their first ICC title. Whether they should succeed, they will be pursued in the folklore of God, the great run will join the pantian of the pantian at the home of cricket.
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