WTC Final: Matthew Hayden criticises South Africa’s method, says they need to show more intent on Day 2 against Australia | Cricket News

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma, and David Bedingham (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden commented on day one of many ICC World Test Championship last at Lord’s between Australia and South Africa, emphasizing that the Proteas need to show more batting intent on day two. Australia completed at 212 all out whereas South Africa struggled at 43-4 at stumps, with Kagiso Rabada claiming 5 wickets for the Proteas and Mitchell Starc putting twice for Australia.Steve Smith scored 66 runs and Beau Webster contributed 72 runs for Australia, being the one important batting performances of the day. Rabada completed with figures of 5/51, whereas Marco Jansen took 3/49.South Africa had gained the primary session, lowering Australia to 67/4, however misplaced momentum because the day progressed. Australia bounced again strongly within the last session, taking 9 wickets throughout each innings.

(*2*) Hayden stated.Hayden criticised South African captain Bavuma’s method, noting his sluggish begin in opening his account on the thirty first ball. “And that’s dangerous when facing three world-class fast bowlers in conditions that suit them. They need to come out with more intent on Day 2. Any signs of aggression–even those few boundaries late in the day–will help. But if they do not, Australia will come into Day 2 as firm favourites,” he added.Quiz: Who’s that IPL participant?Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar believed the day belonged to Australia. “With the amount of seam movement on this pitch, the scoreboard does not reflect a par score. Australia is in a strong position,” Bangar acknowledged.Bangar additionally commented on South Africa’s method, suggesting they need optimistic intent and correct footwork. “Steve Smith was exceptional–when conditions were tough, he pushed the pressure back on the bowlers. Also, someone like Ngidi had an off day and leaked runs. Australia’s bowlers didn’t offer any width. If South Africa want to score square, they must first find a way to create that width–and that comes with intent,” he stated.Australia’s innings noticed an important 79-run partnership between Smith and Webster, adopted by Webster’s 46-run stand with Alex Carey, who scored 23 runs.South Africa’s response was poor, with none of their batsmen reaching 20 runs. Mitchell Starc claimed two wickets, whereas Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood took one every.At stumps, South Africa trailed by 169 runs with six wickets remaining of their first innings.