Get ready for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025! Starting today, June 11, 2025, Australia takes on South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. This epic Test match crowns the best in Test cricket. Whether you’re a cricket fan or just curious, this simple, SEO-friendly guide covers all you need to know about AUS vs SA.
AUS vs SA WTC Final 2025: Quick Facts
The WTC Final 2025 is a five-day Test match from June 11–15, 2025, with a reserve day on June 16 for weather delays. It’s the first time Lord’s, the “Home of Cricket,” hosts the WTC Final. Pat Cummins’ Australia, the 2023 champs, face Temba Bavuma’s South Africa, chasing their first ICC title since 1998.
When and Where

Date: June 11–15, 2025 (Reserve day: June 16)
Time: 10:30 AM UK time (3:30 PM IST, 8:30 PM AEST)
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Weather: 19–24°C, partly cloudy, slight chance of showers. The pitch is dry, good for batters and seamers, with spin later.

How to Watch WTC Final 2025
Catch the action live:

India: JioHotstar or Star Sports (English, Hindi, regional commentary)
Australia: Prime Video (free with Amazon subscription)
UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go, or Now
Global: Free on ICC.tv in select regions

For live scores, visit Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, or cricket.com.au. Follow ABC Sport for blogs and radio updates.
Teams and Star Players
Both teams are stacked with talent. Here are the line-ups:
Australia XI

Usman Khawaja
Marnus Labuschagne
Cameron Green
Steve Smith
Travis Head
Beau Webster
Alex Carey (wk)
Pat Cummins (c)
Mitchell Starc
Josh Hazlewood
Nathan Lyon

Stars to Watch:

Pat Cummins: Captain and top pacer with 250+ Test wickets
Steve Smith: Batting legend with 525 runs at Lord’s
Nathan Lyon: Spin master for late-game breakthroughs

South Africa XI

Aiden Markram
Ryan Rickelton
Tony de Zorzi
Temba Bavuma (c)
Tristan Stubbs
David Bedingham
Kyle Verreynne (wk)
Wiaan Mulder
Marco Jansen
Keshav Maharaj
Kagiso Rabada
Lungi Ngidi

Stars to Watch:

Kagiso Rabada: Pace star with 13 wickets at Lord’s
Temba Bavuma: Captain leading SA’s historic charge
Marco Jansen: Tall seamer with bounce to trouble batters

Form and Head-to-Head

Australia: Won 13 of 19 Tests, including a 3-1 series vs India. On a four-match win streak.
South Africa: Unbeaten in seven Tests, sealed final spot with a win vs Pakistan.
Head-to-Head: Australia leads 54–26 in 101 Tests. Last Lord’s clash in 1912 went to Australia.

South Africa’s hot streak makes them dangerous, but Australia’s experience gives them an edge.
Why This Match Is Huge
The WTC Final 2025 is a battle for Test cricket supremacy. Australia wants to be the first team to win the WTC twice. South Africa aims to drop their “chokers” label with a historic win. This match at Lord’s is a celebration of Test cricket’s grit and glory, with South Africa’s rise inspiring smaller cricket nations.
Lord’s Pitch and Conditions
Lord’s offers a balanced pitch. The 2025 surface is dry, favoring batters early and spinners like Lyon and Maharaj later. Seamers (Rabada, Cummins) will get early swing with the Dukes ball. Weather is warm with some clouds, and a reserve day ensures a result.
Predictions and Key Moments
This is a tight contest! Watch for:

Big Battles: Rabada vs Smith, Jansen vs Head, Lyon vs Bavuma
Toss: Batting first on a dry pitch could be key
Momentum: SA’s seven-match streak vs Australia’s Lord’s dominance

Fans on X are hyped, with @khab_resh calling it the “Ultimate Test.” Who will win the mace?
Stay in the Loop

Check live scores on Cricbuzz or ESPNcricinfo
Join X chats with #WTCFinal, #AUSvsSA
Watch highlights on ICC.tv or Star Sports