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Australia's Smith Wary Of South Africa Pace Attack In WTC Final

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Australia's Smith Wary Of South Africa Pace Attack In WTC Final

By AFP News June 10, 2025 • 09:40 AM View: 386

Australia batting great Steve Smith is expecting a tough examination from South Africa's impressive pace attack in this week's World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Reigning champions Australia, who beat India in the WTC final in 2023, are favourites against the Proteas in the five-day match, which starts on Wednesday.

TAGS WTC Final Australia Vs South Africa Steve Smith

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