Exciting ICC World Test Championship Final 2025: South Africa vs Australia at Lord's

The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 is set to be a thrilling encounter between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground. Scheduled from June 11 to June 15, with a reserve day on June 16, this match promises to deliver high-stakes cricket. South Africa enters as table leaders, while Australia aims to defend their title. Key players like Kagiso Rabada and Travis Head are expected to shine. Read on for detailed insights into the teams, their journeys to the final, and what to expect in this epic showdown.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 19, 2025, 18:20 IST

Overview of the WTC Final 2025

Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, where South Africa will compete against Australia at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Scheduled from June 11 to June 15, with June 16 reserved as a backup day for any weather interruptions, the match will kick off at 10:30 AM local time, promising five days of thrilling Test cricket.

Match Details

Match Details	Information
Dates	June 11–15, 2025
Reserve Day	June 16, 2025
Venue	Lord's, London
Start Time	10:30 AM (Local Time)

Squads for the WTC Final

South Africa

Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy

Australia

Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann
Travelling Reserve: Brendan Doggett

South Africa's Journey to the Final

Entering the WTC Final as table leaders, South Africa has had a remarkable campaign, winning 8 out of 12 matches.

Their journey began with a 1-1 draw against India at home, followed by a disappointing 2-0 loss to New Zealand. However, they bounced back with a 1-0 win in the West Indies and achieved 2-0 sweeps over both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

A thrilling two-wicket victory against Pakistan at Centurion secured their place in the final, marking their seventh consecutive Test win.

Australia's Path to the Final

As the reigning WTC champions, Australia is making their second consecutive final appearance, having played 19 Tests overall and finishing second on the points table.

Their campaign kicked off with two victories in the Ashes series, but England leveled the series 2-2. They then dominated Pakistan with a 3-0 whitewash at home, although they faced a setback against the West Indies, drawing that series 1-1.

Australia regained their form with a 2-0 series win over New Zealand and secured their final spot by overcoming India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finishing with a strong 2-0 victory against Sri Lanka.

Key Players to Watch

Kagiso Rabada

Ranked No. 2 among ICC Test bowlers, Kagiso Rabada has been pivotal for South Africa, taking 47 wickets in just 10 matches at an impressive average of 19.97, including three five-wicket hauls. His performance in England has been notable, with 30 wickets in six Tests, making him a key player for the final.

Travis Head

Travis Head has been a cornerstone of Australia's batting lineup, amassing 1,177 runs in 19 matches, including three centuries. He has excelled in English conditions, scoring 734 runs in 10 Tests. Head was instrumental in the 2023 WTC Final, where his explosive innings helped Australia clinch the title, and they will look to him for a repeat performance at Lord's.