Australia and South Africa are set to compete in their first Test match in three years at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London later this week, having qualified for the World Test Championship final after leading the 2023-25 cycle points table.The defending champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, secured their spot with a win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series to India earlier this year. South Africa, under Temba Bavuma’s leadership, earned their place in the final through consistent performances in home matches, amounting to six straight wins during the latter stages of the championship. Following suit from the 2021 and 2023 finals, the Dukes ball is set to be used at Lord’s for the final.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The two teams emerged as the most consistent performers on the World Test Championship points ladder, setting up this highly anticipated clash at the ‘home of cricket’ at Lord’s.
WTC Final 2025 : AUS vs SA Match Date, Time & Venue
The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 will see Australia defend their title against first-time finalists South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from June 11 to 15, with play starting at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) on all five days. A reserve day has been scheduled for June 16 to account for potential weather disruptions.
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This historic match will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in England.
Where to Watch ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 Live Streaming
The WTC Final 2025 will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on JioHotstar app and website.The Star Sports Network will provide commentary in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and various regional languages.Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett.South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.
