Published on: Jun 10, 2025 4:49 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 10, 2025 5:30 pm IST
The 2023-2025 cycle of the World Test Championship had a lot of twists and turns, and now it’s time for the final chapter to be unveiled. June 11 is all set for the final of the World Test Championship 2025. The reigning champions, Australia, are all set to defend their Test mace against the inspirational South African side, which is hunting its first-ever WTC glory. The historical Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is all set to play host to this all-important fixture.
South Africa was the most clinical side in the 2023-2025 WTC cycle with eight wins, three losses, and a draw out of the 12 played. Temba Bavuma and his men finished at the pole position in the WTC points table for 2023-25.
On the other hand, the reigning champions, Australia, have made it to their second consecutive final by finishing second on the points table. Pat Cummins-led mighty Aussies finished the 2023-25 cycle with 13 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws out of 19 matches. Their recent 2-0 clean sweep of Sri Lanka in their own den was the icing on the cake ahead of the big final.
With both teams chasing the ultimate glory in the purest form of cricket, expect a tantalizing match-up between the two teams at the home of cricket.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SA vs AUS Dream11 prediction.
Date: 11th June 2025 Time: 3:30 PM IST Venue: Lord’s, London
Matches Played: 101 SA won: 26 AUS won: 54 Draw: 21 Tied: 0
Australia and South Africa have faced off 101 times in Test cricket, with Australia holding a dominant record of 54 wins compared to South Africa’s 26. The remaining 21 matches ended in a draw. In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, there’s not much to separate them, as both teams have won twice, and one match ended in a draw.
The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final between South Africa and Australia is expected to offer a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers. Traditionally, the surface assists seamers early on, with the Dukes ball generating extra swing and seam movement, particularly under cloudy conditions. As the match progresses, batters can find stability, but they will need to remain cautious of variable bounce and lateral movement. Spin could become influential in the later stages, especially if the pitch dries out, making Nathan Lyon and Keshav Maharaj potential key players. Historically, the average first-innings score at Lord’s in Test matches hovers around 310, with Australia averaging 301 and South Africa 266 at this venue. In terms of results, teams batting first have won 53 out of 147 Tests, while sides bowling first have clinched victory 43 times.
Here are some key Test stats for the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London:
SA Expected Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (C), Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
AUS Expected Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the reigning champions, Australia, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between South Africa vs Australia will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Sony Liv app. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten channels.
Wicket-keepers: Ryan Rickelton Batters: Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Marnus Labuschagne All-Rounders: Marco Jansen Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada
C/VC Options- Mitchell Starc, Steven Smith, David Bedingham, Pat Cummins