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ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final between Australia and South Africa is set to be a high-stakes clash at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, starting June 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM local time (2:30 PM PST).
Match Context
Australia are the defending champions, led by Pat Cummins, aiming to retain their title.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, are first-time finalists and eager to win their maiden ICC major title.
Both teams topped the WTC 2023-25 points table, with South Africa finishing first and Australia securing their spot with a strong Border-Gavaskar Trophy performance.
Team Form and Records
Australia has won 13 of their last 19 Tests.
South Africa is unbeaten in their last 7 Tests, winning all 7.
In their last 5 Tests against each other, both teams have won 2 matches each, with one draw, indicating a closely matched rivalry.
Key Players and Line-ups
Australia’s probable XI includes Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, and Beau Webster.
South Africa’s probable XI features Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.
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Match Context
Australia are the defending champions, led by Pat Cummins, aiming to retain their title.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, are first-time finalists and eager to win their maiden ICC major title.
Both teams topped the WTC 2023-25 points table, with South Africa finishing first and Australia securing their spot with a strong Border-Gavaskar Trophy performance.
Team Form and Records
Australia has won 13 of their last 19 Tests.
South Africa is unbeaten in their last 7 Tests, winning all 7.
In their last 5 Tests against each other, both teams have won 2 matches each, with one draw, indicating a closely matched rivalry.
Key Players and Line-ups
Australia’s probable XI includes Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, and Beau Webster.
South Africa’s probable XI features Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.
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1. No personal insults at other posters, players, officials, coaching staff, etc.
2. No making fun of players', officials', or coaching staff's names.
3. Do not add any references to media, their social media, or post any pictures or screenshots from other sports websites.
4. Stick to commenting on this match. There is no need to bring other countries into the match discussion, as there are plenty of other threads where those discussions can
be added.