Australia and South Africa will play each other in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 at Lord's after two years of intense Test cricket matches. Both teams have taken somewhat different ways to reach the final game, which will be set for June 11–15, 2025.
Australia is the defending champion of the WTC 2021-23 cycle by beat India. The other side of South Africa reached the WTC final first time.
World Test Championship 2025 Final winners get USD “3.6 Millions” Prize Money with the trophy.
WTC 2023-25 Series Result
Australia:
Points Table:
With a percentage points (PCT) of 68.5%, Australia led the WTC table and only lost three Test matches during the cycle.
Against | Home/Away | Series Result |
England | Away | W-2, L-2, D-1 |
Pakistan | Home | W-3, L-0, D-0 |
West Indies | Home | W-1, L-1, D-0 |
New Zealand | Away | W-2, L-0, D-0 |
India | Home | W-3, L-1, D-1 |
Sri Lanka | Away | W-2, L-0, D-0 |
Key Players:
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon dominated with the ball, while Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Marnus Labuschagne spearheaded the batting.
Steve Smith's 2023 century at The Oval marked a sea change in their cycle and strengthened his reputation for big matches.
Strength:
A flexible bowling attack for any situation
seasoned core with a track record of winning matches
Under the direction of Pat Cummins, strategic understanding
South Africa:
Points Table:
With a PCT of 61.1%, South Africa advanced to the second round, defeating India on the road in Sri Lanka.
Against | Home/Away | Series Result |
India | Home | W-1, L-1, D-0 |
New Zealand | Away | W-0, L-2, D-0 |
West Indies | Away | W-1, L-0, D-1 |
Bangladesh | Away | W-2, L-0, D-0 |
Sri Lanka | Home | W-2, L-0, D-0 |
Pakistan | Home | W-2, L-0, D-0 |
Key Players:
With Gerald Coetzee and Lungi Ngidi at his sides, Kagiso Rabada took the lead. While Temba Bavuma provided leadership calm, Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne brought unity at the bat.
Strength:
furious pace attack when the swing is in motion
Recent performance and desire to remove the label of "chokers"
Less pressure and an advantage
