WTC Final 2025, Australia vs South Africa: Live streaming, timing, venue, squad details
South Africa face Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2025. Temba Bavuma's side will be hoping to cause an upset against the defending champions, who have been in riveting form in the recent past.The Proteas, who have arrived at the summit clash on the back of some tremendous performances both at home and away, will be banking on their tremendous bowling attack, which has seen a lot of success in the recent past. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj will be leading the bowling attack. Maharaj is expected to play an important role as a defensive spinner, who can stem the flow of runs from one end.advertisementAustralia, on the other hand, are playing some of their best cricket in recent times. They beat India at home 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and then dominated Sri Lanka away from home. The Pat Cummins' side will count on their big-game experience in the summit clash, which starts on June 11.
On that note, here's everything you need to know about the WTC Final 2025.WTC Final 2025: Match DetailsLord's in London, widely referred to as the 'home of cricket', hosts the final from June 11-15 with play starting at 3 PM IST.June 16 has been reserved as an additional day if there are any weather delays.WTC Final 2025: Livestreaming DetailsJioStar is set to live stream the World Test Championship 2025 Final. Star Sports network will be broadcasting the match on TV.WTC Final 2025: Team DetailsAustraliaadvertisementTest ranking: 1Captain: Pat CumminsCoach: Andrew McDonaldHighest ranked batsman: Steve Smith (5)Highest ranked bowler: Pat Cummins (3)Squad: Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau WebsterSouth AfricaTest ranking: 3Captain: Temba BavumaCoach: Shukri ConradHighest ranked batsman in squad: Aiden Markram (18)Highest ranked bowler: Kagiso Rabada (2)Squad: Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.Australia vs South Africa: Head to HeadTest matches played: 101Australia wins: 54South Africa wins: 26Draws: 21Tied: 0Australia vs South Africa: Last 5 TestsJan 2023: Match drawn in SydneyDec 2022: Australia won by an innings and 182 runs in MelbourneDec 2022: Australia won by six wickets in BrisbaneMarch 2018: South Africa won by 492 runs in JohannesburgMarch 2018: South Africa won by 322 runs in Cape TownWTC Final: Australia's FormFeb 2025 (away): Beat Sri Lanka by nine wicketsJan 2025 (away): Beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runsadvertisementJan 2025 (home): Beat India by six wicketsDec 2024 (home): Beat India by 184 runsDec 2024 (home): Match drawn against IndiaWTC Final: South Africa's FormJan 2025 (home): Beat Pakistan by 10 wicketsDec 2024 (home): Beat Pakistan by two wicketsDec 2024 (home): Beat Sri Lanka by 109 runsNov 2024 (home): Beat Sri Lanka by 233 runsOct 2024 (away): Beat Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runsMust Watch
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