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

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


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

:kp
 
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.

:kp
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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.
 
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. :kp
 
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.
 
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.

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

Go, Aussies.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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. :inti
 
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