Welcome to the coverage of Day 2 of the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's on Thursday.
South Africa will be aiming to bounce back after losing early wickets late on the opening day.
South Africa were reeling on 43/4 at stumps on the first day after dismissing defending champions Australia for 212.
Seamer Kagiso Rabada took 5/51 as South Africa’s bowling unit made a strong start to the match but their inexperienced batting line-up came under fire as soon as they began their reply.
Australia’s fast bowling attack proved as fearsome as anything South Africa had to offer and by the close of play they were firmly in command.
South Africa trail Australia by 169 runs after a day on which 14 wickets fell and captain Temba Bavuma (3) and David Bedingham (8) will resume on Thursday with a daunting task ahead.
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