Written By: Danish
Australia's 5-wicket loss to South Africa at Lord's ended their 15-year ICC final winning streak, exposing top-order batting vulnerabilities.
Cummins acknowledged the need for change: "Feels like a fresh start...we'll have a think about our lineup" ahead of West Indies series.
Khawaja (0 & 6), Labuschagne (failed as opener) and Green (at No.3) all disappointed. Top-order scored just 78/180 runs across both innings.
Fringe players like Sam Konstas, Josh Inglis may debut. Scott Boland could return as selectors consider overhaul for new WTC cycle.
Cummins (5/51) & Starc (5 wickets) performed valiantly, but lacked batting support. Markram's 102* sealed SA's historic victory.
This was Australia's first ICC final loss since 2009. SA ended their 27-year trophy drought with Bavuma's courageous 65* despite injury.
With WTC reset, Australia faces tough calls: persist with underperforming seniors or blood new talent against West Indies in July?