It might be on one of the sports channels but I’ll probable follow the ABC blog.
The WTC starts tonight at 7:30pm (AEST). ABC Sport will be live blogging every ball of the match.
Over.

Peak Warming Man said:

It might be on one of the sports channels but I’ll probable follow the ABC blog.
The WTC starts tonight at 7:30pm (AEST). ABC Sport will be live blogging every ball of the match.
Over.

Do you have a link or URL?

Peak Warming Man said:

It might be on one of the sports channels but I’ll probable follow the ABC blog.
The WTC starts tonight at 7:30pm (AEST). ABC Sport will be live blogging every ball of the match.
Over.

If it’s not on proper tele then it never happened.

Looks like we need an Amazon prime account.. 1 month trial

ICC events Amazon holds rights to:

World Test Championship final: England (June 2025)
Women’s ODI World Cup: India (September/October 2025)
Men’s T20 World Cup: India/Sri Lanka (September/October 2026)
Women’s T20 World Cup: England (June 2026)

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

It might be on one of the sports channels but I’ll probable follow the ABC blog.
The WTC starts tonight at 7:30pm (AEST). ABC Sport will be live blogging every ball of the match.
Over.

Do you have a link or URL?

Maybe this does? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-how-to-watch/105391408

roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

It might be on one of the sports channels but I’ll probable follow the ABC blog.
The WTC starts tonight at 7:30pm (AEST). ABC Sport will be live blogging every ball of the match.
Over.

Do you have a link or URL?

Maybe this does? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-how-to-watch/105391408

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-live/105405460

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

Do you have a link or URL?

Maybe this does? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-how-to-watch/105391408

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-live/105405460

I am not convinced about this..

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

Maybe this does? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-how-to-watch/105391408

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-live/105405460

I am not convinced about this..

That it is actually live?

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-live/105405460

I am not convinced about this..

That it is actually live?

starts in half an hour from now.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

Do you have a link or URL?

Maybe this does? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-how-to-watch/105391408

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-live/105405460

Thanks. That item hadn’t dropped when I asked.

Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

Maybe this does? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-how-to-watch/105391408

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-live/105405460

Thanks. That item hadn’t dropped when I asked.

Yep. That’s true. ;)

SA won the toss and elected to bowl, brave.

I’d imagine Spot will be No. 3 and Green will be at 4.

sugh

2/16 after 7 overs.

Kawaga is gone for a watchful and patient duck.

party_pants said:

sugh

2/16 after 7 overs.

2 fer, a spot of bother

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

sugh

2/16 after 7 overs.

2 fer, a spot of bother

Can’t watch the videos stream, but it looks like Green lasted 3 balls and was out edging to the first decent pone he faced. Judging by the commentary on the Cricinfo.

6.6
W
Rabada to Green, OUT
edged and brilliantly caught at second slip! Great delivery. Full and angled in on off, wobble seam, it nipped away a touch as Green played slightly across the line and a thick edge flies low to second and Markram dives forward to pouch it in two hands just above the turf

Cameron Green c Markram b Rabada 4 (3b 1×4 0×6) SR: 133.33
6.5
•
Rabada to Green, no run
good length outswinger, 142kph, sixth stump line, he leaves

6.4
4
Rabada to Green, FOUR runs
glanced fine off the toe! 131kph, full inswinger way down leg, he flicked a glance and it ran off the toe fine of fine leg

Peak Warming Man said:

Kawaga is gone for a watchful and patient duck.

Maybe bowling first wasn’t such a bad decision?

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/australia-south-africa-world-test-championship-live/105405460

I am not convinced about this..

That it is actually live?

Sorry, only just got that.

I was saying I am not convinced that batting Green at number 3 was a good idea. I think he is more a middle order batter. I was not doubting the link you posted.

my bad.

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

I am not convinced about this..

That it is actually live?

Sorry, only just got that.

I was saying I am not convinced that batting Green at number 3 was a good idea. I think he is more a middle order batter. I was not doubting the link you posted.

my bad.

No worries. Thanks for getting back to me. :)

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

That it is actually live?

Sorry, only just got that.

I was saying I am not convinced that batting Green at number 3 was a good idea. I think he is more a middle order batter. I was not doubting the link you posted.

my bad.

No worries. Thanks for getting back to me. :)

Agree about that batting order decision.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

Sorry, only just got that.

I was saying I am not convinced that batting Green at number 3 was a good idea. I think he is more a middle order batter. I was not doubting the link you posted.

my bad.

No worries. Thanks for getting back to me. :)

Agree about that batting order decision.

He was out to the first good ball he faced. First ball was down leg side, and then second was wide outside off. Third ball was good line & length and he edged it.

AUS 4/67 at lunch.

.. and I think much of the country has already lost interest in this match

Aus.. All out 212

Rabada 5 fa

A cricket score.. of sorts

SA.. 43/4

Stumps

9 wickets in the last session…

Ian said:

SA.. 43/4

Stumps

9 wickets in the last session…

That’s a good start to knock over the top four quickly.

Congratulations Steve Smith. Highest scoring visitor to Lords.

>>It’s a glorious day in London. The square is bathed in sunshine,

Give it an hour or two.

How manyfa are we?

Woodie said:

How manyfa are we?

We made 2012 and they are 43 fer 4

Peak Warming Man said:

Woodie said:

How manyfa are we?

We made 2012 and they are 43 fer 4

212.

5/94

party_pants said:

5/94

Not before time.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

5/94

Not before time.

We got one earlier, LBW, but there was the slightest of edges as it passed the bat. So it was overturned.

SA 5/121 at Lunch.

6-fa – LBW Review goes Australia’s way

7-fa

7/126

SA.. All out 138

Trail by 74

Ian said:

SA.. All out 138

Trail by 74

Be all over by lunchtime tomorrow. They’ll all be able to catch the early plane home.

Ian said:

SA.. All out 138

Trail by 74

Excellent bowling performance by Australia.

But now I think I need to think about heading off bedwards,

Woodie said:

Ian said:

SA.. All out 138

Trail by 74

Be all over by lunchtime tomorrow. They’ll all be able to catch the early plane home.

Yer not gonna be far out maan..

Aus.. 8/144

Lead of 218

Stumps

Too much limited over slap tickle cricket, it’s ruining the game.
Another gin and tonic Simon.
Yes and a round of cucumber sandwiches thanks Nigel.

Are they all on the plane home yet?

I reckon we need at least 50 from our remaining 2 batsmen.

Peak Warming Man said:

I reckon we need at least 50 from our remaining 2 batsmen.

150 might be better.

Seems the ball might be dominating the bat, this test.

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I reckon we need at least 50 from our remaining 2 batsmen.

150 might be better.

Seems the ball might be dominating the bat, this test.

That might be a bridge too far but it sure would be nice.

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I reckon we need at least 50 from our remaining 2 batsmen.

150 might be better.

Seems the ball might be dominating the bat, this test.

Seems a shame that the showpiece of this year’s test cricket is going to wrap up in under 3 days.

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I reckon we need at least 50 from our remaining 2 batsmen.

150 might be better.

Seems the ball might be dominating the bat, this test.

Seems a shame that the showpiece of this year’s test cricket is going to wrap up in under 3 days.

Seems a shame that some eedjot decided on Green as first drop.

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

150 might be better.

Seems the ball might be dominating the bat, this test.

Seems a shame that the showpiece of this year’s test cricket is going to wrap up in under 3 days.

Seems a shame that some eedjot decided on Green as first drop.

Yes. Problem is we don’t seem to have found a proper opener to replace Warner yet. So the whole of the batting line-up is out of whack.

Lyon gone, 9/fer.

Peak Warming Man said:

Lyon gone, 9/fer.

These two are doing well, 9/179

Peak Warming Man said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Lyon gone, 9/fer.

These two are doing well, 9/179

They’ve got to drinks, with a lead of 253. Nowhere near enough to feel comfortable but..

party_pants said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Lyon gone, 9/fer.

These two are doing well, 9/179

They’ve got to drinks, with a lead of 253. Nowhere near enough to feel comfortable but..

So they’ll all be home in time for breakfast??

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Peak Warming Man said:

These two are doing well, 9/179

They’ve got to drinks, with a lead of 253. Nowhere near enough to feel comfortable but..

So they’ll all be home in time for breakfast??

No, since they’[re all booked into the hotel for 5 days, i reckon they’ll all be out for golf on any free days they get.

280 in front and still 1 wicket in hand

All out 207.

SA target is 282.

party_pants said:

All out 207.

SA target is 282.

A fine backs to the wall partnership between Hazelwood and Starc, they have a bit of bowling to do now.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

All out 207.

SA target is 282.

A fine backs to the wall partnership between Hazelwood and Starc, they have a bit of bowling to do now.

Still a 50/50 game I reckon.

party_pants said:

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

All out 207.

SA target is 282.

A fine backs to the wall partnership between Hazelwood and Starc, they have a bit of bowling to do now.

Still a 50/50 game I reckon.

Yep.

party_pants said:

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

All out 207.

SA target is 282.

A fine backs to the wall partnership between Hazelwood and Starc, they have a bit of bowling to do now.

Still a 50/50 game I reckon.

So ya reckon it’s on a knife edge?. Hanging in the balance? Could go either way? or an each way bet sorta game?

2/188

We just need another couple.. .. of collapses..

South Africa to resume today 2/213, needing another 69 runs to win. Australia needing 8 wickets for less than that.

Looks like bowling first was the correct call, the pitch getting easier to bat on as the game progresses.

SA only need 3 runs now, 5 wickets down.

Looks like a good solid win for them.

All done

SA win by 5 wickets

party_pants said:

SA only need 3 runs now, 5 wickets down.

Looks like a good solid win for them.

Yep, a good win.

SA win by 5 wickets

So we came 2nd did we?

Woodie said:

So we came 2nd did we?

No, worse than that.

Woodie said:

So we came 2nd did we?

In the world of championship test cricket – second is first loser

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

So we came 2nd did we?

In the world of championship test cricket – second is first loser

I think the pitch was the winner.

Ian said:

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

So we came 2nd did we?

In the world of championship test cricket – second is first loser

I think the pitch was the winner.

I think the pitch was less than ideal for such a match

mind you, i didn’t see any of it because of the rights issue with Amazon Prime.

Five quick hits

A catalogue of shocking DRS calls, an Alex Carey collectors item, and the West Indies’ butter-fingers are back.

Here are five quick hits from day two of the first Test at Kensington Oval.

Australia reduced to 4-65 and the hope that Travis Head can ride his form to the rescue of his country yet again.

Australia’s close of play lead, just 82 runs with six wickets remaining, sets up a thrilling third day.