Which side will you be supporting in the ICC World Test Championship final 2025?

[The Bald Eagle]

WTC final is set to take place from 11-15 June, featuring two heavyweights Australia and South Africa. While it is the first final with no Indian presence so the question arise whom Indians would be supporting? The ones who eliminated them or the one that they defeated in T20 WC 2024.

And also most importantly, a bigger question for the non Indian and unemotional fans, whom you guys would be supporting. Given that none of this team dealt them a knock out blow...

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Poll added Guys!

 

[Cricket Warrior]

any side other than India TBH..

 

[KingKhanWC]

South Africa. Its important this nation continues to be interested in cricket , winning this would be great for south African cricket

 

[DeadlyVenom]

It will be nice if South Africa wins it

 

[The Bald Eagle]

any side other than India TBH..

@Devadwal reminded me of BGT times....great memories.

Btw who are you supporting foul mouth Miller or nemesis Aussies

 

[sweep_shot]

Aussies.

I root for Australia in cricket since 2000.

 

[Hellion]

@Devadwal reminded me of BGT times....great memories.

Btw who are you supporting foul mouth Miller or nemesis Aussies

WTC final does not involve India. Is this an appropriate thread to bring India into this?

 

[mominsaigol]

Tbf, I wouldn't mind SA winning it as their the one team that keeps choking in embarassing fashion and some pity is due,

But the issue is, Australia is going to crush them, Australia's weakness is opening, Travis Head isn't a good fit for test opening, Usman Khawaja is ageing and Konstas is too young.

Similarly Labu is out of form at no 3.

The main issue is Steve Smith who's essentially a machine and Carey at no 7 who's one of the best test no 7's I've ever seen. Beau Webster is another key wifket at no 6 and if sense prevails and Travis Head is moved back down to no 5, then you have a very scary middle order that sa has to deal with.

To top it off you have a gun bowling attack in English conditons that sa will have trouble against.

Lastly bavuma hinself is a walking wicket.

 

[mominsaigol]

@Devadwal reminded me of BGT times....great memories.

Btw who are you supporting foul mouth Miller or nemesis Aussies

He's supporting the idea of shutting off his tv and crying in a corner.

 

[Devadwal]

@Devadwal reminded me of BGT times....great memories.

Btw who are you supporting foul mouth Miller or nemesis Aussies

South Africa but australia is going to win . Most of neutral fans will support South Africa because they are likeable team . I don't care about wannabe fan's support.

 

[mominsaigol]

South Africa but australia is going to win . Most of neutral fans will support South Africa because they are likeable team . I don't care about wannabe fan's support.

You're neutral? Hahahhahaahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahah

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Have you ever told the truth in your life? Even once?

 

[RexRex]

I really hope the Saffers win it.

 

[kron]

Saffers all day dawgs

 

[BouncerGuy]

I think Saffers have a good chance, but we all know how they choke at crunch moments. You can never ignore the Aussie winning mentality. They know how to win tournaments.

 

[Devadwal]

I think Saffers have a good chance, but we all know how they choke at crunch moments. You can never ignore the Aussie winning mentality. They know how to win tournaments.

South Africa batting is not Great but bowling is alright for England condition.

 

[kron]

South Africa batting is not Great but bowling is alright for England condition.

Not alright
They are world class in sena conditions

Top quality bowling attack

 

[CricVet]

Anyone but AU (and if it were to be Ind).

AU has bagged enough trophies. SA has choked too many times in the past to earn sympathy points.

 

[Markhor]

It will be nice if South Africa wins it

Klaasen accusing us of ball tampering last winter made me lose respect for South African team.

But I'd like a non Big Three team to win it.

With neutral games I just hope it's close and competitive.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

South Africa but australia is going to win . Most of neutral fans will support South Africa because they are likeable team . I don't care about wannabe fan's support.

Australia looks favorite but now no excuse left for saffers as it won't be a LOI. Let's see what they do now

 

[Devadwal]

Australia looks favorite but now no excuse left for saffers as it won't be a LOI. Let's see what they do now

South Africa Will be feel like playing at home match because 70% + fan's in the stadium going to support them.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

South Africa Will be feel like playing at home match because 70% + fan's in the stadium going to support them.

Now I definitely know who Indians would be supporting

 

[Devadwal]

Now I definitely know who Indians would be supporting

You're forgetting England supporters also. They will never support australia over South Africa .

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Klaasen accusing us of ball tampering last winter made me lose respect for South African team.

But I'd like a non Big Three team to win it.

With neutral games I just hope it's close and competitive.

Klaasen can go to hell, but I like this new South African side. They've found success in a surprisingly short time—it doesn’t feel that long ago that people were calling it a ‘rebuilding phase.’ Sure, they had an easy schedule, but you’ve still got to make that luck count. And honestly, any time a team beats Australia in a final, it deserves to be celebrated—because it doesn’t happen often.

 

[Shehmir]

South Africa

 

[aboveandbeyond]

South africa. About time they once and for all ditch the chockers Tag.

 

[topspin]

South africa. About time they once and for all ditch the chockers Tag.

What are chockers?

 

[sweep_shot]

One big reason to support Australia is the fact they often humble India.

Anyone who humbles India is my friend and I have my full support for that team/individual/entity.

Go, Aussies.

 

[Devadwal]

Due to pat Cummins love with indian arm force , my support is now for Aussie

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Due to pat Cummins love with indian arm force , my support is now for Aussie

Thankfully the 1 lac crowd statement is buried now

 

[Devadwal]

Thankfully the 1 lac crowd statement is buried now

Cummins is likeable guys. All the support to him

 

[Ab Fan]

Saffers but Australia are more likely to win. Perhaps more deserving as well.

 

[wrongun]

Tbf, I wouldn't mind SA winning it as their the one team that keeps choking in embarassing fashion and some pity is due,

But the issue is, Australia is going to crush them, Australia's weakness is opening, Travis Head isn't a good fit for test opening, Usman Khawaja is ageing and Konstas is too young.

Similarly Labu is out of form at no 3.

The main issue is Steve Smith who's essentially a machine and Carey at no 7 who's one of the best test no 7's I've ever seen. Beau Webster is another key wifket at no 6 and if sense prevails and Travis Head is moved back down to no 5, then you have a very scary middle order that sa has to deal with.

To top it off you have a gun bowling attack in English conditons that sa will have trouble against.

Lastly bavuma hinself is a walking wicket.

Bavumba is a walking wicket?

Guy averaged in test cricket , 2022: 40 avg
2023: 50 avg
2024: 55 avg
2025: 106 avg

I daresay the stats of this "walking wicket" would make him the best test batsman in Pakistan and in talks for "fab 4" status on here were he a Pakistani.

 

[mominsaigol]

Bavumba is a walking wicket?

Guy averaged in test cricket , 2022: 40 avg
2023: 50 avg
2024: 55 avg
2025: 106 avg

I daresay the stats of this "walking wicket" would make him the best test batsman in Pakistan and in talks for "fab 4" status on here were he a Pakistani.

He'll be a walking wicket in wtc, just watch

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Australia.
SA doesn't have a reliable batting lineup.

 

[Ice Man]

Tbf, I wouldn't mind SA winning it as their the one team that keeps choking in embarassing fashion and some pity is due,

But the issue is, Australia is going to crush them, Australia's weakness is opening, Travis Head isn't a good fit for test opening, Usman Khawaja is ageing and Konstas is too young.

Similarly Labu is out of form at no 3.

The main issue is Steve Smith who's essentially a machine and Carey at no 7 who's one of the best test no 7's I've ever seen. Beau Webster is another key wifket at no 6 and if sense prevails and Travis Head is moved back down to no 5, then you have a very scary middle order that sa has to deal with.

To top it off you have a gun bowling attack in English conditons that sa will have trouble against.

Lastly bavuma hinself is a walking wicket.

Green made another ton yesterday in county cricket. Might be the way to go for us as a potential opener.

 

[Mesozoic]

So many posts obsessing about India when the match doesn't even involve us.

Maybe seeing India win two ICC titles in 9 months have punctured the spirits of all these poor guys with a chihuahua syndrome.

 

[Mesozoic]

Coming to the topic, my full sappott for South Africa.

But Australia will win.

 

[Ball Blazer]

The ICC has announced the match officials for the World Test Championship Final 2025, scheduled to take place at Lord's from June 11 to 15. South Africa will face defending champions Australia in the highly anticipated clash. Here's a list of the match officials:
- On-field Umpires:
- Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) - brings continuity and experience, having umpired in the 2023 WTC Final and last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final
- Richard Illingworth (England) - current ICC Umpire of the Year, will be officiating in his third consecutive WTC Final
- TV Umpire:
- Richard Kettleborough (England) - reprises his role from the 2021 WTC Final
- Fourth Umpire:
- Nitin Menon (India) - making his debut in a WTC Final, previously served as TV umpire in the 2021 T20 World Cup Final
- Match Referee:
- Javagal Srinath (India) - a seasoned ICC match referee with experience in major events

The ICC Chairman, Jay Shah, expressed confidence in the appointed officials, stating, "We strive to select the most qualified and deserving officials for all matches, and we are confident they will perform admirably." The World Test Championship Final will determine the world's best Test side after a fiercely contested two-year cycle.

Source: ICC