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The stage is set for an epic clash as South Africa takes on Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025. Both teams showcased dominant performances throughout the WTC cycle, with Australia securing key series wins against India and Pakistan, while South Africa powered through with substantial home victories and crucial away results. Their consistent form, tactical brilliance, and top-class pace attacks earned them a well-deserved spot in the final. Fans can expect a high-intensity showdown between two elite Test sides aiming for the ultimate glory in red-ball cricket. Stay tuned for all updates on this historic finale.
Match: South Africa vs Australia WTC Final 2025
Date: 11-15 June 2025
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Stadium: Lord's
Location: London
South African skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl first, a strategic decision to capitalize on favorable morning conditions. The African bowling unit, spearheaded by Kagiso Rabad, Lungi Nagidi and Marco Jenson, is primed to put the Australian batting order to the test with pace and precision.
South Africa Playing XI:
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Australia Playing XI:
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
Australia: Spin maestro Nathan Lyon will play a pivotal role on a pitch expected to assist later in the match, while Steven Smith’s consistent performances make him a player to watch in the batting lineup.
The World Test Championship Final 2025 kicked off at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground with a dramatic and action-packed Day 1 between South Africa and Australia. The day belonged to the bowlers, as a total of 14 wickets fell in a roller-coaster start to this high-stakes finale.
Australia, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, were bundled out for 212 runs—a total that seemed promising at first but unraveled quickly under pressure. Kagiso Rabada was the star of the show, tearing through Australia's top and middle order with a brilliant 5-wicket haul (5/51).
Adding to the carnage was Marco Jansen, who used his height and bounce to significant effect, snaring three vital wickets, including that of Alex Carey. But the turning point came when Aiden Markram, not known for his bowling, picked up the crucial wicket of Steve Smith just when he looked set for a big score. Smith's composed 66 off 124 balls was building into something dangerous before Markram surprised everyone with a golden arm moment.
South Africa's reply began on a disastrous note under the fading light at Lord's, as Australia's pace trio — Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood — made immediate inroads with the new ball, exploiting the evening conditions to perfection.
Aiden Markram was the first to depart, bowled by Starc for a duck, setting the tone for a challenging innings. Ryan Rickelton, who had impressed in the previous series against Pakistan, briefly showed promise but was also undone by Starc for 16. Things went from bad to worse when Wiaan Mulder edged one behind off Cummins for just 6. Josh Hazlewood then added to South Africa's woes by clean bowling Tristan Stubbs for 2, leaving the Proteas rattled.
At 43/4 by stumps, South Africa found themselves in deep trouble, still trailing Australia by 169 runs. The responsibility now shifts to their captain Temba Bavuma with middle and lower order to mount a recovery and keep their hopes alive heading into Day 2 of this high-stakes World Test Championship Final.
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