New Delhi, May 18 -- Cameron Green strengthened his case for an instant recall in Australia's playing XI for the high-stakes World Test Championship final against a resilient South Africa at the Lord's next month after slamming his second century in five matches for Gloucestershire.

The towering young all-rounder continued to enchant the fans with his rich vein of form and sizzling display with the bat in the County Championship since his return after a back surgery.

He announced his comeback with a hundred against Kent in mid-April, but had to retire hurt after showing signs of cramping while celebrating his milestone moment.

The 25-year-old gingerly followed his high with a quartet of low scores. However, Green flexed his run-scoring...