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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
WTC Final 2025: SA vs AUS at Lord's – Live streaming details and all you need to know
After nearly three months of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 drama — which began in March and concluded in June with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifting the trophy on June 3 — it's time to shift focus back to international cricket. The stage is now set for the ultimate showdown in Test cricket — the World Test Championship (WTC). South Africa is all set to face Australia for the coveted WTC 2025 mace, starting June 11. Defending champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will look to retain their crown, while the Proteas — hungry for their first ICC title in over two decades — are ready for battle under the leadership of Temba Bavuma. The Ultimate Test draws closer 🏟️One week until the #WTC25 Final 🗓️Ultimate guide 📲 Match details for WTC Final 2025 Match: South Africa v Australia Dates: June 11–15, 2025 (Reserve Day: June 16) Venue: Lord's, London, England Start time: 10:30 AM Local Time (3:00 PM IST) TV: Star Sports Network Live streaming: JioStar | JioHotstar South Africa's road to the final Matches played: 12 Wins: 8 | Losses: 3 | Draws: 1 Points: 100 | PCT: 69.44% The Proteas are all set to make their mark on the #WTC25 Final 💪Guide to the Ultimate Test ➡️ Their journey began with a 1-1 series draw at home against India, followed by a 2-0 defeat in New Zealand. They bounced back with a 1-0 series win in the West Indies and gained momentum with consecutive 2-0 victories over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. A nail-biting two-wicket win over Pakistan at Centurion proved crucial, securing their spot in the final. They went on to clinch the series 2-0, marking their seventh straight Test win in this cycle and finishing as table toppers heading into the WTC Final. Australia's road to the final Matches played: 19 Wins: 13 | Losses: 4 | Draws: 2 Points: 154 | PCT: 67.54% Australia turn up the intensity ahead of the #WTC25 Final 🔥Guide to the Ultimate Test 📲 ICC's No.1 ranked Test team won had Ashes victories before England fought back to level the series 2-2. They then delivered a dominant 3-0 home series sweep against Pakistan. However, their perfect home summer was halted by the West Indies, as Shamar Joseph's heroics in Brisbane helped the visitors draw the series 1-1. Australia regained momentum with a 2-0 away sweep over New Zealand. This was followed by a high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home. Despite suffering a heavy loss in the first Test, they bounced back to win three of the next four matches against India, securing their place in the WTC Final. The Aussies finished their campaign with a 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka, finishing second on the WTC 2023–25 points table. WTC25 prize money The ICC on May 15 unveiled a significantly increased prize pool for the 2023–25 edition of the ICC World Test Championship. The champions will take home more than double the USD $1.6 million awarded in both the 2021 and 2023 editions. Prize breakdown: Winners: USD $3,600,000 Runners-up: USD $2,160,000 A battle of the bowlers on the hallowed turf of Lord's 🏟️The ultimate guide to the Ultimate Test 📲 SA vs AUS: squads South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Markram hoping 2025 trend continues as Proteas plot WTC25 glory
Key South Africa batter Aiden Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11. In the cricket world, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally tasted men's IPL success, beating Punjab Kings in the tournament final, while in football, Paris Saint Germain lifted the UEFA Champions League earlier this month for the first time. While Markram acknowledges it hasn't been a storyline taken on by the Proteas looking to finally break their duck, the right-hander hopes it may just be an omen for his team. "(There's) not much chat along those lines in terms of watching the other events, but hopefully that trend can continue," Markram told ICC Digital ahead of the Final. "Obviously we've been chasing it now for many years as a squad. "Across all formats, we've probably improved slightly throughout and had sniffs to win it. If we can get ourselves into a position over the five days of the Test match to win, we'll push really hard for that." Keshav Maharaj proud of South Africa's Test resurgence | WTC25 Final Keshav Maharaj hails South Africa's recent rise in Test cricket heading into the World Test Championship Final against Australia. South Africa have been in the mix across formats at ICC events in recent years, reaching the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final last year, falling at the final hurdle to India. The side also reached the semi-final stage at both the 2023 Cricket World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, and come into the Lord's finale having topped the table. Giving insight into South Africa's mindset, Markram says each player has received clear instructions in their pursuit of the mace. "I think it's the collective decision for each guy to bring their best skill. It's going to be a tough game. "It's a Test match, of course, against Australia and a Dukes ball, Lord's, all those sorts of things, but ultimately, the guys have a skillset that have got them here, got them selected, throughout the cycle performed as well, doing those skills. "So it's about backing that, our best skill versus their (Australia's) best skill, and we'll see where it lands us at the end of the day." Australia stand as imposing opponents, coming in as defending champions and sealing their Final spot after a series win over giants India on home soil. The Proteas fell 2-0 to the Aussies on tour in the 2021-2023 cycle, though Markram believes there is little he and his side haven't seen from their opponents. Ryan Rickelton primed for Lord's decider | WTC25 Final The South Africa batter is full of confidence and ready to put his best foot forward in the one-off Test against Australia at Lord's "We pretty much know what the Australians are all about and their skill levels, their characters and all those sorts of things. "It's always a challenge that we get really excited for and we generally get up for it and look forward to it. I've got no doubt this time it'll be any different." Ricky Ponting picks his Australia XI for the World Test Championship Final The former Australia captain names the squad he believes should take on South Africa in the WTC Final. "The energies have been good, obviously lots of excitement in the air for the time being. "(I'm) sure when we get a bit closer to the game or a few nerves will start kicking in." Maharaj hails Klaasen's South Africa service | WTC25 Final With Heinrich Klaasen announcing his international retirement, teammate Keshav Maharaj salute's the wicket-keeper/batter's work. ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsAiden Markram
Int'l Cricket Council
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
World Test Championship Final: All You Need to Know
Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023. On the other side, a determined South Africa aim for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. Australia lift the mace | WTC23 Final A memorable moment for Australia as they lift their first mace after winning the World Test Championship Final against India in 2023 South Africa v Australia Dates: June 11–15, 2025 (Reserve Day: June 16) Venue: Lord's, London Start Time: 10:30 AM Local Time South Africa and Australia announced their squads for the World Test Championship Final on Monday, 13 May. South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett Scene set for epic World Test Championship Final South Africa and Australia are ready to battle it out in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's from June 11 2025 Matches Played: 12 Wins: 8 Losses: 3 Draws: 1 Points: 100 PCT: 69.44% The Proteas' WTC journey started with a 1-1 drawn series against India at home, before being handed a 2-0 series defeat by New Zealand. They then travelled to the West Indies, winning 1-0, before picking up pace with 2-0 wins against both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This meant that a thrilling two-wicket win against Pakistan at Centurion was enough to help them seal their berth in the final showdown. They eventually went on to win the series 2-0 against Pakistan, earning their seventh consecutive Test win in this cycle, helping the Proteas qualify as the table toppers. Also read: Five key questions for South Africa before the WTC25 Final Matches Played: 19 Wins: 13 Losses: 4 Draws: 2 Points: 154 PCT: 67.54% The ICC No.1 ranked Test team started their journey to the WTC Final with two Ashes wins before England's comeback to draw the series 2-2. This was followed by a clinical clean sweep at home, winning three Tests against Pakistan. They were not able to finish the home Test summer unbeaten, dropping the second Test against the West Indies to draw 1-1 thanks to Shamar Joseph's heroics for the tourists in Brisbane. A 2-0 sweep away from home against New Zealand followed, before Australia hosted India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After being handed a huge defeat in the first Test, Australia hit back with three wins in the next four Tests to help them seal their spot in the Ultimate Test. Also read: Five decisions Australia must make ahead of the WTC25 Final The Aussies' final two Tests of the WTC 2023-25 cycle concluded with the visitors defeating Sri Lanka 2-0 in the subcontinent and finishing second in the table. South Africa: Kagiso Rabada World No. 2-ranked bowler has been the torchbearer for the Proteas in the pace unit, with his 47 wickets in 10 Tests crucial in South Africa's run to the Final. His three five-wicket hauls and a sizzling 19.97 average in the current WTC cycle have played a key role in the Proteas' triumphs at home as well as away. The right-armer also enjoys English conditions, picking up 30 wickets in six Tests there, with a five-wicket haul as well to his name. Australia: Travis Head Australia's left-hander has taken part in all 19 assignments for Australia so far in the current cycle, amassing 1177 runs and scoring three centuries, playing a major role in Australia's road to back-to-back WTC Finals. The eighth-ranked Test batter brings plenty of experience playing in English conditions, making 734 runs in 10 Test outings over his career. Travis also set the WTC Final stage on fire in 2023, scoring a stunning 163 that took away the Test mace from India at the Oval. Australia would hope for their talented southpaw to repeat his heroic at Lord's. Highlights: Travis Head deflates India with brilliant century | WTC23 Final The highlights of Travis Head's brilliant century on day one of the ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final between Australia and India On 15 May, ICC have unveiled a massive prize money pool for the 2023–25 edition of the ICC World Test Championship. The champions will walk away with USD $3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD $1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023 while the runners-up will earn USD $2.16 million, up from USD $800,000. Winners: 3,600,000 USD Runners-up: 2,160,000 USD Several international broadcast partners have come on board to bring live and highlights coverage of the ICC World Test Championship Final to a global TV audience India: Star Sports & Jiostar Australia: Amazon Prime Video South Africa: SuperSport TV UK: Sky Sports Cricket USA & Canada: Willow TV and Willow TV app Caribbean & South America: ESPN Caribbean and ESPN Play Caribbean New Zealand: Sky Sport Network Middle East & North Africa: TSM via Nagorik TV, e& Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports Afghanistan: Ariana Television Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV Singapore: StarHub Malaysia: Astro Hong Kong: PCCW Pacific Islands: PNG Digicel Rest of the World: ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsAustraliaSouth Africa
Int'l Cricket Council
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
WTC25 Final: All You Need to Know Guide
Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023. On the other side, a determined South Africa aim for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. Australia lift the mace | WTC23 Final A memorable moment for Australia as they lift their first mace after winning the World Test Championship Final against India in 2023 South Africa v Australia Dates: June 11–15, 2025 (Reserve Day: June 16) Venue: Lord's, London Start Time: 11:00 AM Local Time South Africa and Australia announced their squads for the World Test Championship Final on Monday, 13 May. South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett Scene set for epic World Test Championship Final South Africa and Australia are ready to battle it out in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's from June 11 2025 Matches Played: 12 Wins: 8 Losses: 3 Draws: 1 Points: 100 PCT: 69.44% The Proteas' WTC journey started with a 1-1 drawn series against India at home, before being handed a 2-0 series defeat by New Zealand. They then travelled to the West Indies, winning 1-0, before picking up pace with 2-0 wins against both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This meant that a thrilling two-wicket win against Pakistan at Centurion was enough to help them seal their berth in the final showdown. They eventually went on to win the series 2-0 against Pakistan, earning their seventh consecutive Test win in this cycle, helping the Proteas qualify as the table toppers. Also read: Five key questions for South Africa before the WTC25 Final Matches Played: 19 Wins: 13 Losses: 4 Draws: 2 Points: 154 PCT: 67.54% The ICC No.1 ranked Test team started their journey to the WTC Final with two Ashes wins before England's comeback to draw the series 2-2. This was followed by a clinical clean sweep at home, winning three Tests against Pakistan. They were not able to finish the home Test summer unbeaten, dropping the second Test against the West Indies to draw 1-1 thanks to Shamar Joseph's heroics for the tourists in Brisbane. A 2-0 sweep away from home against New Zealand followed, before Australia hosted India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After being handed a huge defeat in the first Test, Australia hit back with three wins in the next four Tests to help them seal their spot in the Ultimate Test. Also read: Five decisions Australia must make ahead of the WTC25 Final The Aussies' final two Tests of the WTC 2023-25 cycle concluded with the visitors defeating Sri Lanka 2-0 in the subcontinent and finishing second in the table. South Africa: Kagiso Rabada World No. 2-ranked bowler has been the torchbearer for the Proteas in the pace unit, with his 47 wickets in 10 Tests crucial in South Africa's run to the Final. His three five-wicket hauls and a sizzling 19.97 average in the current WTC cycle have played a key role in the Proteas' triumphs at home as well as away. The right-armer also enjoys English conditions, picking up 30 wickets in six Tests there, with a five-wicket haul as well to his name. Australia: Travis Head Australia's left-hander has taken part in all 19 assignments for Australia so far in the current cycle, amassing 1177 runs and scoring three centuries, playing a major role in Australia's road to back-to-back WTC Finals. The eighth-ranked Test batter brings plenty of experience playing in English conditions, making 734 runs in 10 Test outings over his career. Travis also set the WTC Final stage on fire in 2023, scoring a stunning 163 that took away the Test mace from India at the Oval. Australia would hope for their talented southpaw to repeat his heroic at Lord's. Highlights: Travis Head deflates India with brilliant century | WTC23 Final The highlights of Travis Head's brilliant century on day one of the ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final between Australia and India On 15 May, ICC have unveiled a massive prize money pool for the 2023–25 edition of the ICC World Test Championship. The champions will walk away with USD $3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD $1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023 while the runners-up will earn USD $2.16 million, up from USD $800,000. Winners: 3,600,000 USD Runners-up: 2,160,000 USD Several international broadcast partners have come on board to bring live and highlights coverage of the ICC World Test Championship Final to a global TV audience India: Star Sports & Jiostar Australia: Amazon Prime Video South Africa: SuperSport TV UK: Sky Sports Cricket USA & Canada: Willow TV and Willow TV app Caribbean & South America: ESPN Caribbean and ESPN Play Caribbean New Zealand: Sky Sport Network Middle East & North Africa: TSM via Nagorik TV, e& Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports Afghanistan: Ariana Television Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV Singapore: StarHub Malaysia: Astro Hong Kong: PCCW Pacific Islands: PNG Digicel Rest of the World: ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsAustraliaSouth Africa
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Record prize money revealed for World Test Championship Final
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): With less than a month to go until the one-off Test at Lord's between South Africa and Australia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a massive prize money pool for the 2023-25 edition of the ICC World Test Championship. The total prize pool for the WTC 2023-25 Final stands at $5.76 million USD, more than double that of the previous two editions, as per ICC. ICC Chairman Jay Shah said, 'It's exciting to announce that the winner of the WTC 25 Final between South Africa and Australia will earn $3.6M, with the runner-up to receive $2.1M. The increase in prize money exhibits our efforts to prioritize Test cricket and build on momentum from previous WTC cycles.' The champions will walk away with USD $3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD $1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023 while the runners-up will earn USD $2.16 million, up from USD $800,000. To mark the 30-day countdown to the Ultimate Test, the ICC also released a promotional video building excitement for the clash, featuring South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, ace pacer Kagiso Rabada, Proteas star Aiden Markram, Australia talisman Steve Smith and the swashbuckling Travis Head along with former greats Shaun Pollock, Dayle Steyn, Matthew Hayden, Mel Jones, Nasser Hussain, Shoaib Akhtar and Ravi Shastri. South Africa topped the WTC25 standings and became the first team to secure a spot in the final at Lord's, courtesy of series victories over Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, along with a drawn home series against India. Australia booked their place in the final with a 3-1 triumph over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Their strong campaign also included a 3-0 sweep of Pakistan at home and away series wins against New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Speaking on the announcement, ICC Chair Jay Shah said, as quoted by ICC: 'We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition.' 'The championship has showcased remarkable performances from players of different teams, culminating in a final between these two exceptional squads - a true celebration of cricket.' 'I am sure spectators at Lord's, along with fans tuning in from all over the world, will be treated to some top-class cricket in this revered format when Australia and South Africa take the field less than a month from now.' 'On behalf of the ICC, I extend best wishes to the players of both teams in their preparations for the prestigious match,' he concluded. Both captains have their sights set on glory at Lord's, with South Africa chasing an elusive ICC title, while Australia aim to make history as the tournament's first two-time champions. South African captain Temba Bavuma said: 'We are really pleased to have made the World Test Championship Final, which is a good opportunity for us to win an ICC title. 'Everyone understands the importance of Test cricket, and the World Test Championship lends context to this vital format of the game. Lord's is a fitting venue for this mega fixture, and all of us will be out there trying to give our best against Australia.' 'The anticipation is increasing with less than one month to go, and I am sure fans around the world would be following the fortunes of both teams come 11 June.' Australian captain Pat Cummins said: 'We are enormously proud to have the opportunity to defend the World Test Championship, especially at Lord's. It is a testament to all those involved across the past two years who have worked incredibly hard to reach the final, which is a great honour for all of us. 'We very much look forward to getting together again in England in just a few weeks' time and the challenge South Africa will present at the home of cricket,' he concluded. (ANI)
