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The World Test Championship final promises an epic battle between Australia and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground. Defending champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will face a resilient South African side hungry for their first ICC title. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional performance in their WTC journey, with Australia and South Africa securing top spots in the championship standings. The five-day contest will not only determine the WTC winner but also showcase the pinnacle of test cricket strategy and skill.

Key Points: Cummins vs Bavuma WTC Final Showdown at Lord's

  • Historic WTC final between Australia and South Africa begins
  • Cummins leads defending champions against Bavuma's determined team
  • Lord's hosts crucial five-day cricket championship clash
  • Massive USD 36,00,000 prize at stake
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WTC Final all you need to know: Date, time, prize money, squads and where to watch in India

Australia and South Africa battle for World Test Championship title in high-stakes cricket finale at iconic Lord's Cricket Ground

"The ultimate test of red-ball supremacy - ICC Commentary"

London, June 10

The 'Ultimate Test' between the two red-ball best teams - South Africa and Australia - for the World Test Championship (WTC) mace is set to begin on Wednesday at the home of cricket, Lord's.

Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Australia will be aiming to defend the WTC title, which they secured by defeating India in the previous final held at The Oval in June 2023.Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma's South Africa are determined to end over two decades wait for an ICC title and make history with their maiden WTC triumph.

During their WTC final journey, South Africa won one out of their first five Tests and then remained unbeaten in their next seven. The Proteas secured their spot in the final after finishing on top of the WTC standings with 69.44 point percentage, including eight wins and three losses in 12 matches.

Defending champions Australia, on the other hand, were second in the table with 67.54 point percentage after 13 wins and four losses in 19 games. En route to the WTC final, Australia have retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade, which helped them seal their spot in the summit clash.

As the two teams set to lock horns in a battle for the WTC mace, here’s all you need to know about the key contest.

South Africa v Australia WTC final match details:

When and where will the 2025 WTC final take place?

Date: June 11–15 (Reserve Day: June 16)

Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

Start Time: 3:30 pm IST (10:30 am local time)

Where to watch the WTC final?

India: Fans can watch the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 live on the Star Sports Network. They can also stream the match online through Disney+ Hotstar.

Australia: Amazon Prime Video

South Africa: SuperSport TV

WTC final prize money:

Winners: USD 36,00,000

Runners-up: USD 21,60,000 USD

Squads:

South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy.

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
After India's heartbreaking loss last year, I'm excited but nervous for this WTC final! Hoping for a close contest between these two quality sides. Will be waking up early to catch the action on Hotstar. #TestCricketIsBest 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
The timing is perfect for us in India - afternoon matches at Lord's mean we don't have to stay up all night! Though I wish India was playing, this should be a great advertisement for Test cricket. Rabada vs Smith will be the battle to watch!
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Arjun S.
ICC should seriously consider having the WTC final in different countries. Always hosting at Lord's gives unfair advantage to teams familiar with those conditions. Why not rotate between major cricket nations including India?
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Sunita R.
The prize money seems quite low compared to T20 leagues. Test cricket deserves better! But I'm happy to see both teams taking this seriously. Will be supporting SA - would love to see a new champion emerge. Bavuma's leadership has been impressive.
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Vikram J.
As an Indian fan, watching Australia play another final hurts 😅 But credit where it's due - their consistency in Test cricket is remarkable. Hope our boys are watching and learning for the next cycle! #RoadToWTC2027
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Neha P.
The battle between Australia's pace attack and SA's batting lineup will be 🔥! Just hope the English weather doesn't spoil the party. Planning a mini screening at home with samosas and chai - perfect way to enjoy Test cricket!

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