Smith, Webster lead Australia’s fightback after South African pacers’ onslaught
At the other end, Beau Webster struggled to find rhythm and survived a couple of close LBW calls, even as Australia sought stability following a disastrous start.
At the other end, Beau Webster struggled to find rhythm and survived a couple of close LBW calls, even as Australia sought stability following a disastrous start.
However, despite all his credentials, the 36-year-old is still in the dark about his place in the Playing XI for the WTC final against the Proteas.
The Aussie all-rounder earned a whooping 17.25 crores in the IPL 2023 auction as he was bought by Mumbai Indians. He is now the second most expensive player in the history of IPL.
The visitors were restricted at 204 runs while chasing a mammoth target of 386. This embarrassing defeat follows a 2-day thrashing defeat from the hands of Australia in the Gabba Test. The third and final Test between the two nations will be played in Sydney from January 4.
Anrich Nortje received medical treatment immediately on the ground and he continued to stay on the field as South Africa tried to stop dangerous looking Aussies.
Kyle Verreynne played a spectacular innings of 52 runs while Macro Jansen showed a great temperament as he smashed 59 runs to lead the Proteas forward on the Day 1.
South Africa skipper Faf Du Plessis insisted his player had been provoked by personal comments from Warner.
