Lord’s is waiting for Lord’s when Australia and South Africa are waiting for the clash of high stations to stand up from 11 June from 11th June to stand up in the World Championship final. For South Africa, it’s not just a shot for a global title-it’s a chance to end the 25-year waiting for ICC Trophy, a drought that chased them from their hearts against Australia. With this painful chapter persisting in memory, Proteas now stands on the verge of rewriting history in the longest format. Meanwhile, Australia will arrive with the certainty of experience, which in 2023 lifted WTC MACE and in this cycle it inserted another dominant traffic.
The Australian journey to the final was marked by a strong beginning of the ashes, followed by a clean sweeping of Pakistan and a milestone of the border trophy victory over India. Although the shock defeat for West Indies has come briefly, victory in Sri Lanka and consistent performances kept them comfortably at the top of the test ranking.
On the other hand, South Africa came across the losses of India and the second tour in New Zealand, which ended with a defeat of 0-2. But under the Temba Bavuma, they bounced off with the victory in West India and Bangladesh before they went around Sri Lanka and Pakistan at home. This last victory 2-0 against Pakistan sealed their last place WTC and created a fire final against its old rivals in the cricket house.
Who won the first two WTC?
The final of the World Championship (WTC) took place in 2021, with New Zealand appeared as the first ever champion. India defeated eight goals in the match hit by Rose Bowl in Southampton. Kiwis, led by Kane Williamson, introduced a disciplined bowling and a quiet launch under pressure, while Kyle Jamieson earned players of the match for his versatile performance.
Australia won the second edition of the WTC in 2023 and re -overwhelmed India – this time in an oval in London. Pat Cummins dominated all departments, with Travis Head is a counterattack in the first shifts set the tone. Australia closed the 209 victory and became the second team that won the sought-after test crown.
When and where is the WTC final between Australia and South Africa?
The final of the ICC World Championship between Australia and South Africa will take place from 11 to 15 June to 15 June 2025 on the Lord Cricket country in London, England.
The match starts at 15:30 (ist), with the fact that it will take place at 15:00 (ist).
Australia vs. South Africa, WTC Final: playing Xis
Australia made several modifications to play XI for the World Championship in the World Championship against South Africa, while Captain Pat Cummins confirmed this Marnus Labuschagne opens the launch Together with Travis’s head. Young man Sam Constas still missing After the trophy Border-Gavascar. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green return to the lineup after recovering from the injury that kept them outside the recent Australian test series.
South Africa, on the other hand, largely stuck at the core, which ensured the victory of the series against Pakistan. The only change sees the return of Lungi ngidi from injuries and replaces Kwen Mphka at the pace of attack.
Australia plays XI: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
South Africa plays XI: Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verrynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Mahaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Where to watch the WTC final between Australia and South Africa in India?
In India, the WTC final between Australia and South Africa will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. You can also stream Match live on the application and JiohotStar website across several languages.
Australia vs. South Africa, WTF Final: Record at Lord’s
Australia
- Played matches: 40
- WON: 18
- Lost: 7
- Drawn: 15
Southern Africa
- Played matches: 17
- WON: 6
- Lost: 7
- Drawn: 4
What is the head of Australia vs. South Africa in tests?
During the 101 test, which was played between the two sides, Australia won 54 tests, while South Africa won 26 and 21 matches ending with a draw.
What is the money for the WTC winner?
The World Cup finals in 2025 offers a record prize fund, while winners earn $ 3.6 million and runners take $ 2.16 million home. This is a big jump from the last two finals, where the champions received $ 1.6 million and the second place was awarded $ 800,000.
What is the report of the playground for the finals of the AUS vs Sa, WTC?
Australia and South Africa are entering the WTC finals with limited experience in playing Lord’s in early June, which is somewhat unknown. The dry start of the English summer means that the playground is on the drier side and potentially offers more help to the skews than usual. Traditionally, the surface helps sailors soon with the ball Dukes, which swings throughout the day, but the batting with progressing playing easier.
In the last test at the venue in September 2024, Joe Root scored a century when England defeated Sri Lanka by 190 runs.
What is the weather forecast for London?
The weather for the WTC finals in Lord’s are expected to be most favorable, although on the start day can see some overcast conditions and rain is probably 2 day, 12 June. The next three days should bring improved conditions of playing with the sun and occasional clouds. Overall, there is 8-25% chance of rain during the match, with temperatures in the range of 17 ° C and 25 ° C.
What happens when the WTC finals are drawn, tied or removed?
The final of the World Championship World Championship is on the sixth day – 16th June – taken aside as a spare day. This only gets into the game if time is lost in the first five days due to the weather and cannot be obtained during the planned duration of the match. The aim is to allow enough time for the result if they play rain or bad light, just like what happened in the WTC final in 2021 between India and New Zealand, where the day was completely washed up and a spare day was used.
However, if the match still ends without a result – either through draw, tie or washing even after using a reserve day – then Australia and South Africa share the title WTC. The spare day is purely to compensate for the lost hours of playing and cannot be used just because the match is tied or aimed at drawing.
Where did Australia and South Africa end up in the WTC 2023-25 points?
The South Africa for the first time culminated in history with eight victories out of 12 matches and a percentage of 69.44 victories. Australia ended before India with 13 wins in 19 matches and a percentage of 67 victories.
When did South Africa and Australia last won the title of ICC?
South Africa won its latest ICC title in the Men’s cricket cricket in 1998. The last title of Australia only came in 2023 when they raised the ODI World Championship in Ahmedabad.
Who was the player of the match for Australia in his first WTC victory?
Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the World Championship in the 2023 World Championship. Australia published 469 in their first shifts, thanks to centuries of Steve Smith and Travis Head.
In response, India was selected for 296 despite 89 of Ajinkya Rahane and Handy Knocks by Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur.
Australia continued to add 270 to its second shifts before the final shifts joined India to 234.
Travis Head won the match players for setting the tone with its blazing 163 out of 174 balls.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 11, 2025
