Australia named the final XI for the World Championship (WTC) against South Africa. Captain Pat Cummins spoke with the print on the eve of the collision of large tickets in Lord’s in London and confirmed XI, who has a temporary opener and two medium pace of all -round.
Marnus Labuschagne opens the launch for the first time in his career and paired with veteran Usman Khawaja. Australia chose Labuschagne for the experience that it offers in front of the young Sam Constas, which at the beginning of this year created a brand in the trophy Border-Gavascar against India. Australia also had Josha Inglis as one of the possibilities for the highest order, but despite their slender form they went with the Labuschagne Exerefice.
Cummins also confirmed that the versatile Cameron Green, which returns to a cricket after more than a year’s absence due to back injury, will bat in 3 place and Steve Smith dropped to his favorite place-C. 4.
“We thought the three probably suited him (green) best. And then, you know, they were moving with Marnus, we thought it was – well, one place up, really. It’s not too different to open tabs in England in the past,” Cummins said on Tuesday, June 10.
“You know, all the boys trained well – Him, Sam (Constas) and Josh (Inglis) all trained really well – but yeah, the Selector George (Bailey) went with experience. In the past, he did well in England, especially in the Lord,” Lord’s, “Lord,” Lord’s, “Lord added,” Lord, “Lord “He added that Lord’s,” he added that Lord, “he added that Lord’s,” he added that Lord’s, “he added that Lord,” he added that he was a permanent movement that was a permanent movement.
Australia named Green and Beau Webster in XI because two quick loads are expected to support the pace of Trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Despite concerns about Hazlewood’s fitness, the IPL 2025 champion was selected in front of Scott Boland.
Australia chose Nathan Lyon as a lonely spinner and Alex Carey as Wicketkeeper. Travis Head will continue to bat in the lower middle medium and try to add an impulse to their shift.
Australia plays XI for WTC finals
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Previously on the day, South Africa captain Temba Bavum confirmed their XI For the final with a large entry. The Lungi Ngidi fast pitch, which is first back on the test side since August 2024, was selected before Dane Patterson. Keshav Maharaj was selected as Lone Spinner in South Africa, while Bavum confirmed that Wiaan Mulder would bat at 3.
Despite the interviews on the Lord’s playground, it is drier than usual, both teams continued with one specialized spinner.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
10th June 2025
