The much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 will see Australia face South Africa at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, beginning Wednesday, June 11. Dubbed the ‘Ultimate Test’, this clash features two red-ball powerhouses battling for cricket’s most prestigious Test title — the WTC mace.
Australia Eye Title Defense; South Africa Chase First ICC Trophy in Two Decades
Led by Pat Cummins, defending champions Australia are looking to retain their WTC crown, having defeated India in the 2023 final at The Oval. Their journey included 13 wins from 19 matches, finishing second in the WTC standings with a 67.54% points percentage.
Temba Bavuma’s South Africa, however, is on a redemption arc. After a rocky start, with just one win in their first five Tests, the Proteas bounced back to remain unbeaten in their next seven, topping the WTC standings with a 69.44% points percentage. A win here would mark South Africa’s first ICC title in over 20 years and their maiden WTC triumph.
Match Details: South Africa vs Australia – WTC Final 2025
- Dates: June 11–15 (Reserve Day: June 16)
- Venue: Lord’s, London
- Start Time: 3:30 PM IST | 12:00 PM GST | 10:30 AM local (UK)
Where to Watch the WTC Final
- India: Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar (Live Streaming)
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video
- South Africa: SuperSport
- UAE: Coverage via regional sports networks and online streaming platforms (Check local listings)
Prize Money
- Winners: USD 3.6 million
- Runners-up: USD 2.16 million
Full Squads
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
The stage is set at Lord’s for a high-stakes battle. Can Australia create history with back-to-back WTC titles, or will South Africa script a new chapter in their cricketing journey?
–Input IANS
