With South Africa's seam attack featuring Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen and Australia having Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and the ever-dependable Josh Hazlewood in their lineup, the battle between the two sides' fast bowlers is likely to be critical in determining the outcome
The stage is set at Lord's for what promises to be a gripping ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final as reigning champions Australia prepare to defend their title against a determined South African side eager to make history. This will be Australia's second consecutive appearance in a WTC f
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma believed that the swinging ball in England conditions offers an opportunity for his team, as it differs from both Australian and South African conditions.
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As the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 draws near, anticipation is building for the clash between reigning champions Australia and determined challengers South Africa.
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Pat Cummins led Australia to their sixth ODI World Cup title after beating hosts India in the final of the 2023 World Cup in Ahmedabad and to their maiden WTC title in the same year. He is also leading Aussie to their second WTC Final scheduled on June 11 against South Africa.
Former No. 1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne will be pushed up in the order to open alongside Usman Khawaja, while Josh Hazlewood won the race against Scott Boland to partner left-armer Mitchell Starc and Cummins in the pace attack.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has announced the playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's.
South African seamer Lungi Ngidi, when asked what success in the World Test Championship decider would mean, said that he doesn't think that he could put it into words. Ngidi, along with teammates, spoke to ICC Digital ahead of the Proteas clash with Australia at London's prestigious Lord's
His teammates highlighted the finger spinner as a key figure for South Africa ahead of their Ultimate Test showdown with Australia in the World Test Championship final on June 11 in London.
Former India coach and cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that South Africa and Australia can't take the World Test Championship final "for granted" despite the impressive record they boast at the iconic Lord's. For Bangar, the only way to lift the mace will be to play their "best cricket".
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has declared Australia as "favourites" to defend the World Test Championship mace. While looking from the perspective of South Africa, Panesar feels the Proteas have a "great opportunity" to prove that they can take on the "best in the world".