Cricket’s ultimate red-ball showdown is set to unfold as Australia takes on South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025.
After a rigorous two-year cycle filled with highs and lows, these two giants have earned their place in the final. For Australia, it’s a chance to defend their title and reinforce their dominance in Test cricket. For South Africa, it’s a shot at redemption, a golden opportunity to clinch their first ICC trophy since 1998.
This Test match isn’t just another fixture. It’s a five-day war of skill, patience, and temperament at the highest level of cricket.
Australia vs South Africa WTC Final 2025 Squads
Australia already announced their confirmed squad for the WTC Final 2025 against South Africa, but there is no confirmed news on the South Africa squad, so we are predicting their team.
Australia Squad
Australia name their squad to defend the #WTC25 mace at Lord's 📝https://t.co/v12jK8PQ22
— ICC (@ICC) May 13, 2025
Australia has named a balanced squad, blending trusted veterans with emerging talents. Pat Cummins leads a team loaded with fast bowling firepower, solid batting options, and proven match-winners.
- Pat Cummins (Captain)
- Scott Boland
- Alex Carey
- Cameron Green
- Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Usman Khawaja
- Sam Konstas
- Matt Kuhnemann
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Nathan Lyon
- Steven Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Beau Webster
Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett
Key Players: Pat Cummins (pace leader), Travis Head (middle-order firepower), Nathan Lyon (spin control)
South Africa Squad (Expected/Probable)
While the official squad may still be subject to confirmation, South Africa is likely to go with a similar core group that helped them reach the final. Their success has largely hinged on pace, with Rabada and Nortje leading the charge, backed by reliable batters like Bavuma and Markram.
- Temba Bavuma (Captain)
- Dean Elgar
- Aiden Markram
- Tony de Zorzi
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Kyle Verreynne (Wicketkeeper)
- Quinton de Kock
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Gerald Coetzee
- Lungi Ngidi
- Simon Harmer
- Keegan Petersen
Key Players: Kagiso Rabada (strike bowler), Aiden Markram (top-order anchor), Marco Jansen (all-round option).
Ease Route For South Africa To the Final of the 2025 WTC
If you see Australia and their matches against the teams in the WTC 2025 cycle, they played against most of the top teams. Still, on the other hand, South Africa chose the easy route as they played just 12 tests, and most of them came against lower-ranked teams like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. Even you can take Pakistan because they came to play at South Africa’s home ground.
On the other hand, if you see Australia, they played 19 test matches and against all the top test cricket teams like England, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka at their home ground, where the Lankans became a great team in their home condition.
Match Schedule
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | WTC Final 2025: Australia vs South Africa |
| Dates | Expected in June 2025 (TBC by ICC) |
| Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| Start Time (Local) | 10:30 AM BST |
| India | 3:00 PM IST |
| Australia | 7:30 PM AEST |
| South Africa | 11:30 AM SAST |
Where to Watch
| Region | Broadcaster / Platform |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| Global (Streaming) | ICC.tv |
All eyes will be on the Lord’s as two proud cricketing nations chase Test supremacy. Fans can expect top-class cricket with players like Steve Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Travis Head, and Temba Bavuma in action.
Block your calendars, wear your jerseys, and get ready for the WTC Final 2025, where legends will rise, and history will be made.
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