SA vs AUS, WTC Final 2025 Day 1 Live Score: Khawaja, Labuschagne Make Cautious Start
It's time. History will be made at the Lord's Cricket Ground with Australia and South Africa set to fight for the ICC World Test Championship from today. South Africa are a first-time finalist in this tournament and are eyeing to break their ICC title drought having last won a major trophy in 1998. Since then, it has been a story of heartbreaks for the South Africans and they would want to end the wait at the historic venue under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma.
On the other hand, Australia are playing in their second straight WTC final and are the defending champions too. Unlike their latest opponents, the Aussies are used to winning ICC titles and are well aware of what they need to do to get the job done. Will Pat Cummins-led side become the first team in WTC history to retain the title?
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