The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2023–25 ICC World Test Championship, where South Africa and Australia will battle it out for Test cricket's ultimate prize. This highly anticipated one-off Test match is scheduled to take place from June 11 to 15, 2025, at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. 

Road to the Final 

South Africa's journey to their maiden WTC final has been nothing short of impressive. Under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, the Proteas topped the WTC standings with a points percentage (PCT) of 69.44, securing eight wins out of 12 matches. Their campaign was highlighted by a dominant 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan. 

Australia, the defending champions, secured their place in the final with a PCT of 67.54, winning 13 out of 19 matches. A decisive 3-1 series victory over India, culminating in a six-wicket win in Sydney, cemented their spot in the final. Skipper Pat Cummins and pacer Scott Boland were instrumental in this triumph, with Boland's six-wicket haul in the final Test against India being a standout performance. 

Possible Starting XIs 

• South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada.
  
• Other options: Dane Paterson, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Matthew Breetzke, Keegan Petersen, Senuran Muthusamy
  
• Australia: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
  
• Other options: Josh Inglis, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney, Matthew Kuhnemann

Previous WTC Finals 

• 2021 Final: New Zealand clinched the inaugural WTC title by defeating India by eight wickets at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Kyle Jamieson was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. 
  
• 2023 Final: Australia secured their first WTC title with a commanding 209-run victory over India at The Oval in London. Travis Head's brilliant century earned him the Player of the Match award. 

Match Details 

• Dates: June 11–15, 2025 
  
• Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London 
  
• Start Time: 10:00 AM GMT 
  
• Capacity: 31,000