South Africa and Australia are set to face off in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final at the legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground.
South Africa finished at the top of the standings with eight victories in 12 matches, posting an impressive percentage of 69.44. They suffered the fewest defeats (3), underlining their dominance over the cycle.
Australia, meanwhile, followed closely behind, finishing second on the table. They recorded the highest number of wins — 13 — and ended with a percentage of 67.54, further cementing their reputation as one of the most reliable teams in the competition.
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WTC Final Dream11 Prediction
WK: R Rickelton
BAT: S Smith, Travis Head, T Bavuma, A Markram
ALL: M Jansen, C Green
BOWL: P Cummins, K Rabada, M Starc, J Hazlewood
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WTC Final Top Fantasy Cricket Picks for SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction
- Steve Smith (Australia)
Steve Smith has an outstanding record at Lord’s, scoring 525 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 58.33. His performances at the venue include two half-centuries and two hundreds. In his most recent five innings, Smith has scored: 73, 19* (not out), 5, 29, and 12. - Temba Bavuma (South Africa)
Temba Bavuma has been consistent against Australia, accumulating 483 runs in 15 innings at an average of 40.25. He has registered four fifties in these matchups. His last five scores are: 106, 31, 40, 78, and 66. - Wiaan Mulder (South Africa)
Since the start of 2024, Wiaan Mulder has delivered solid all-round performances. With the bat, he has scored 263 runs at an average of 52.60 across eight innings. As a bowler, he has picked up 11 wickets in 10 innings at an average of 24. His last five batting scores read: 5, 9* (not out), 15, 105* (not out), and 54. His recent bowling returns include: 1/44, 0/38, 0/5, 0/5, and 3/22. - Pat Cummins (Australia)
Pat Cummins has been lethal both at Lord’s and against South Africa. At Lord’s, he has taken 10 wickets in four innings, averaging 21.10 with a strike rate of 47.60. Against South Africa, he has 41 wickets in 16 innings at a remarkable average of 19.31 and a strike rate of 41.80, which includes three five-wicket hauls. His last five spells are: 2/37, 3/44, 3/89, 3/28, and 4/81. - Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
Fresh off IPL 2025 success, Josh Hazlewood has been a consistent performer against South Africa, claiming 34 wickets in 15 innings at an average of 26.55 and a strike rate of 55.55. At Lord’s, he has taken 13 wickets in six innings, averaging 26.15 with a strike rate of 44.30. His most recent bowling figures are: 1/22, 4/29, 1/28, 5/31, and 1/70.
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SA vs AUS Playing 11
South Africa Playing 11
- Aiden Markram
- Ryan Rickelton
- Temba Bavuma (Captain)
- Tristan Stubbs
- David Bedingham
- Kyle Verreynne (Wicketkeeper)
- Wiaan Mulder
- Marco Jansen
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
Australia Playing 11
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Cameron Green
- Steve Smith
- Travis Head
- Beau Webster
- Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper)
- Pat Cummins (Captain)
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Lyon
- Josh Hazlewood
SA vs AUS Pitch Report
Pace bowlers are expected to thrive at Lord’s, especially on Day 1 when conditions will likely offer plenty of assistance. The famous slope at the ground will further aid the seamers, keeping them in play throughout the match. With both teams boasting strong pace attacks, run-scoring could be quite challenging.
Looking at recent data since 2023, fast bowlers have had varying success across innings:
- 1st innings average: 26.58
- 2nd innings average: 47.12
- 3rd innings average: 20.88
- 4th innings average: 26.89
This suggests it’s wise to include more pacers from the team that bowls first, as they’re likely to make an early impact. On the flip side, batters from the side batting second generally enjoy better conditions, so including more of them could be beneficial.
Specialist spinners may not have a major role to play in this match and can likely be avoided in fantasy or strategic selections.
Weather-wise, rain is expected during the first two days of play, and the temperature should remain around 20°C for most of the match duration.
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final between South Africa and Australia is scheduled from Wednesday, June 11, 2025, through Sunday, June 15, 2025, with June 16 reserved as a reserve day in case of weather disruptions.
You can watch the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 live on the Star Sports Network. You can also stream the match online through Disney+ Hotstar. Commentary will be available in English, Hindi, and other regional languages on the Star Sports Network
No, India has not won the WTC
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