Delhi: The final match of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 will be played from June 11 at the most historic grounds of cricket, with South Africa and defending champions Australia face to face. South Africa has been successful in making a place for the first time in this prestigious final, while Australia will go on the field with the goal of winning the title for the second consecutive time.
Under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets and entered the WTC final for the first time. He performed brilliantly in the league stage and won 8 out of 12 matches, 3 and played 1 draw. His PCT (points percentage) was 69.44, which took him to the top of the table.
Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Australia defeated India 3–1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and cut the final ticket. He won 13 out of 19 matches in the league, 4 haras and 2 draws, and finished second with 67.54 PCT. Australia defeated India in 2023 to win the last WTC title.
Match details:
Teams: South Africa vs Australia
Format: Test match (ICC World Test Championship Final)
date: 11 June (Wednesday) to 15 June (Sunday), 2025
Reserve Day: 16 June (Monday), 2025
place: Lords Cricket Ground, London
Time: 3:00 pm (IST)
Previous performance of both teams in Lord’s:
Lord’s Cricket Ground is called the Mecca of Cricket. Australia’s recent record on this ground has been excellent. In the last three Tests, he did not get a single defeat (two wins, a draw). At the same time, Steve Smith’s batting average has been very good here. South Africa has also won two of the last three Tests at Lord’s. Kagiso Rabada bowling has been impressive here.
Pitch and weather mood:
Lord’s pitch is balanced for Test cricket, but in recent years it has been more favorable for fast bowlers. Initially swing and seam movement can be expected, while spinners can also get help.
The weather is usually pleasant in London in the month of June. The temperature will be between 19 and 21 degrees Celsius and the chances of rain are low, as June is one of the most dry months.
Face to face: Australia vs South Africa Test record
Both teams have played a total of 101 Tests so far:
Australia: 26 wins
South Africa: 29 wins
Draw: 21 match
Squad of both teams:
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aden Markram, Ryan Ryyan Ricelton, Triston Stabs, Vian Mulder, David Bedingham, Kyle Varin, Marco Yansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Patterson, Tony de Jorzi, Lungi Angidi, Senuran Muthusami, Corbin Bash.
Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Steve Smith (vice -captain), Marnas Labushen, Travis Head, Cameroon Green, Alex Carrie/Josh Illis, Osman Khwaja, Sam Contas, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Scott Bolland, Matt Kuhneman, Bewster.
Potential XI
South Africa: Aden Markram, Ryan Recllet, Triston Stabs, Vian Mulder, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Varin, Marco Yansen, Keshav Maharaj, Cagiso Rabada, Dane Patterson (as Corbin Bosch option).
Australia: Usman Khwaja, Sam Contas, Marnas Labushen, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameroon Green, Alex Carrie/Josh England, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lione.
Reserve: Brandon doget
Significantly, this match is going to be very exciting for cricket lovers. On the one hand, history is ready to create History South Africa, on the other hand, Australia is also careful to protect its title. Will Bavuma’s army write a new chapter in Lord’s or Kangaroo again become champions? Everything will start getting clear from June 11.
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