Two of Test cricket’s heavyweights, South Africa and Australia, are set to clash in the most anticipated red-ball contest of the year. The World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final will get underway on June 11 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
For South Africa, it is a a chance to finally put to rest the long-standing "chokers" tag that has followed them in ICC tournaments.
Temba Bavuma’s men come into the final with confidence. They have won seven consecutive Test matches on the bounce. They topped the WTC points table in this cycle.
The Proteas have stumbled in crucial knockout games recently in heart-breaking fashion. The hunger to break that cycle is stronger than ever.
On the other side, Pat Cummins leads an Australian outfit that already knows what it takes to win on this stage. They beat India in the 2023 WTC final and will look to draw on that experience.
Marnus Labuschagne will be seen in a new role as he will open the innings along with Usman Khawaja. Cameron Green will make his comeback after a back injury and will bat at No. 3.
SA vs AUS Match Details
MATCH | DETAILS |
|---|---|
DATE | 11-15 June, 2025 |
TIME | 3:00 PM IST |
VENUE | Lord's, London |
BROADCAST | JioStar Network |
STREAMING OTT | JioHotstar |
SA vs AUS Pitch Report: Lord's, London
The pitch at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London has offered assistance to fast-bowlers. The surface prepared for this WTC final is expected to follow a similar pattern, giving seamers an edge. That said, the venue has generally favoured teams that get runs on the board early. History backs this up. Sides batting first have come out on top 53 times, while those fielding first have won on 43 occasions.
Also read: South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Prediction: WTC Final 2025
SA vs AUS Toss Update
South Africa win the toss and opt to bowl.
SA vs AUS Playing XIs
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
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