No Clear Favourite to Win World Test Championships

South Africa’s players have “massive belief” they can pull off a sensational victory in the World Test Championship final.

Australia initially put themselves in a strong position on day two, dismissing the Proteas for 138 in response to their own first-innings total of 212.

But South Africa roared back into the contest in the second half of the day as Australia collapsed to 144-8 – a lead of 218 – to leave the match on a knife edge.

Australia captain Pat Cummins said the contest is “50-50” in terms of who will emerge as victor.