South Africa vs Australia, Final Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | ICC World Test Championship, 2025

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10 June 2025 | 08:26AM
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The much-awaited ICC World Test Championship Final between South Africa and Australia will take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. This match will be a fitting finale to the two-year-long journey of the World Test Championship, and both teams will be eager to etch their names in history. South Africa, with their strong bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, will aim to outclass Australia's top-order, which boasts of players like Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, both of whom have been in excellent form. South Africa’s success will also depend on their middle-order resilience and whether their all-rounders like Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder can make key contributions with both bat and ball.


On the other hand, Australia will rely on the experience and stability of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, with the latter being a key figure in England conditions. The explosive batting lineup, featuring Travis Head and Usman Khawaja, will play an important role in setting up or chasing challenging totals. Australia’s deep bowling attack, including Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, will be crucial in restricting South Africa's batsmen.


The final promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams well-equipped to take home the coveted title. Stay tuned for SA vs AUS Live Line updates and live action.

South Africa vs Australia, Final Match Details

Series

ICC World Test Championship, 2025

Match

South Africa vs Australia

Date & Time

11 June 2025, 03:00 PM

Venue

Lord's Cricket Ground

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South Africa vs Australia, Final Match Weather Condition

08:30 am

Cloud

75%

Humidity

52%

Wind

15.1 km/h

19.3

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Partly cloudy

Lord's Cricket Ground

Lord's Cricket Ground Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The pitch at Lord's Cricket Ground typically offers a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers. In Test matches, it tends to favor the bowlers, especially in the initial stages of the match when the pitch offers swing and seam movement. The first session is crucial for the batters, who must negotiate the early overs from the seamers. However, as the match progresses, the pitch becomes more favorable for batting, particularly in the middle and late stages. Spinners will come into play as the pitch starts to wear, and they could prove to be the match-winners in the latter half. The weather in London can also have an impact, with the overcast conditions typically helping swing bowlers.

South Africa Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Australia Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

310

X

299

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

729/6 (232 Ov) by AUS vs ENG

X

38/10 (15.4 Ov) by IRE vs ENG

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

53

55%
|
45%
Bowling First

43

South Africa vs Australia, Final Match Squad

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South Africa Probable XI :

David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada.

Australia Probable XI :

Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc.

Conclusion

This World Test Championship final is set to be a clash of titans, with both South Africa and Australia having the firepower and experience to lift the trophy. Australia’s dominant batting line-up and depth in their pace attack provide them an edge, but South Africa's potent seam attack, led by Rabada and Ngidi, could prove pivotal in the conditions at Lord's. Both teams have shown great resilience and skill throughout the tournament, and this final promises to be an exciting contest. With everything to play for, expect a thrilling battle, and stay tuned for SA vs AUS Live Line updates as the match unfolds.