When do Proteas play World Test Championship final?
A major ICC trophy has eluded the Proteas for an extended period in the limited-overs format, and what a twist of fate it would be if they could claim this long-awaited silverware in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
After the Proteas qualified against the odds, Temba Bavuma's Test side will be firm underdogs against Australia, but this could be just the way they like it.
The one-off Test for title honours takes place from 11-15 June at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
As the game gets under way from this Wednesday, play will start at 11:30, and the good news is that no rain is forecast for the duration of the Test.
Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham (Western Province), Corbin Bosch (Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Western Province), Marco Jansen (North West Dragons), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Senuran Muthusamy (Warriors), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Dane Paterson (Western Province), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Kyle Verreynne (Western Province)
Management
Shukri Conrad (Head coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Ashwell Prince (Batting Coach), Piet Botha (Bowling Coach), Kruger van Wyk (Fielding Coach), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Konrad von Hagen (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Lucy Davey (Media Manager) and Brian Khonto (Security Officer).
ICC World Test Championship final 2025
11-15 June: South Africa vs Australia – Lord's Cricket Ground, London – 11:30 (SA time)
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