Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 brings together two titans of Test cricket — South Africa and Australia. For the first time in history, South Africa has qualified for the WTC final, marking a significant milestone in their red-ball journey. Their consistent performances and tactical discipline have earned them a place in this prestigious finale. Australia, on the other hand, returns as a seasoned finalist and the defending champions, determined to retain their crown. The clash promises intense battles between world-class pace attacks and steely batting lineups. With both teams eyeing glory, fans can expect five days of top-tier Test cricket that could go down in history.
South Africa and Australia share a rich legacy in Test cricket, having locked horns in 101 Test matches over more than a century. Australia leads the head-to-head battle with 54 wins, while South Africa has claimed 27 victories, and 20 encounters have ended in draws. These numbers only scratch the surface of a rivalry defined by passion, iconic performances, and high-stakes drama. The final will be held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, renowned for its prestige and challenging pitch conditions. Australia will be captained by Pat Cummins, whose pace and leadership have been instrumental in their success, while South Africa will be led by Temba Bavuma, whose calm, composed captaincy has steered his team to new heights. With pride, legacy, and the WTC mace on the line, this promises to be a truly epic showdown.
Match Schedule
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Start Time: 10:00 AM local time | 2:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM PST
Reserve Day: June 16, 2025 (in case of weather interruptions)
Squads
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper), Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Dane Paterson, Tony de Zorzi, Keegan Petersen.
England
Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, and Chris Woakes.
Conclusion
Cricket fans are buzzing with excitement as each passing second brings us closer to the WTC final. All eyes are set on the Proteas squad as they clash the senior Aussie team for the first time. Let’s catch this thriller tomorrow and live stream on our 24/7 platform!
