Cricket-Big target looms but South Africa are confident of chasing it down


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  • Friday, 13 Jun 2025

Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 12, 2025 South Africa's Marco Jansen celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) -South Africa insist they are confident of chasing down a tough target to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s even if the contest against Australia has been dominated by the bowlers.

Batsman David Bedingham, who top scored with 45 for South Africa’s meagre first innings total of 138, said there was confidence in their camp that they could haul in whatever target Australia set.

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