South Africa are chasing 282 in their maiden WTC Final at Lord’s, aiming to end a 27-year ICC title drought. A thrilling finish awaits as the Proteas look to overcome Australia’s formidable bowling attack and script history in red-ball cricket.

Mitchell Starc scored an unbeaten half-century as Australia’s last-wicket pair put on a 59-run partnership on Friday to set South Africa a daunting target of 282 runs to win the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

A low-scoring World Test Championship final is heading to a thrilling conclusion after Australia took a 74-run first-innings lead before being reduced to 144-8 by South Africa by the close of Day 2 at Lord's.