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Australia's Dominant Road To WTC Final 2025: Historic Win Over India, Clean Sweeps vs Pakistan, Sri Lanka & New Zealand
photoDetails english Updated:Jun 07, 2025, 12:37 PM IST Australia Gears Up for WTC Final Defense
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As the reigning World Test Champions, Australia return to the grand stage of Lord's for the WTC 2025 Final. After a hard-fought campaign, Pat Cummins' side topped the table and are now eyeing back-to-back titles. Mixed Fortunes in the 2023 Ashes
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Australia started their WTC campaign in England with the Ashes. Despite going 2–0 up, they lost Tests at Headingley and The Oval, ending the series in a 2–2 draw. The final loss raised concerns about their ability to close out big series. Home Clean Sweep vs. Pakistan
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Australia returned home to dominate Pakistan 3–0, reaffirming their stronghold in home conditions. Bowlers led by Cummins and Lyon crushed Pakistan's batting line-up, rebuilding confidence. Redemption Against India – Border-Gavaskar Trophy Win
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In a landmark moment, Australia defeated India 3–1 in a home Test series for the first time in over a decade. However, they did suffer a setback in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, where India thrashed them by 8 wickets. Unexpected Scare vs. West Indies
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Australia suffered a shock defeat at the Gabba in January 2024 against the West Indies. Chasing 216, they lost by 8 runs, one of the lowest fourth-innings chases they failed in recent history. It was a reminder of their occasional middle-order collapses. Bouncing Back in New Zealand
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Australia quickly recovered, winning 2–0 in New Zealand. The series was marked by low-scoring thrillers and tight contests. Their bowling depth once again proved crucial on tricky tracks in Wellington and Christchurch. Sri Lanka Series Wraps It Up
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Australia finished the league stage strong, whitewashing Sri Lanka 2–0. The spinners and top order clicked in unison, confirming their place at the top of the WTC table with a 67.54% points percentage. Batting Powerhouses
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Usman Khawaja led the charge as the team's top run-scorer with 1,422 runs (avg. 41.82). Travis Head owned high-pressure moments, adding 1,177 runs with three centuries Pace Attack Firepower
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Skipper Pat Cummins led the bowling with 73 wickets, while Josh Hazlewood's return boosted the pace department. Scott Boland also delivered key performances The Final Showdown – Lord's Awaits
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Australia now prepares to defend its crown against South Africa from June 11–15, 2025. With a balanced squad and proven big-match temperament, the Aussies remain slight favourites, but the Proteas are ready to spoil the party.
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