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World Test Championship Final Preview 2025
The Ultimate Test is almost here as South Africa and Australia prepare to battle for the coveted World Test Championship (WTC) mace from June 11 to 15, 2025, at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Fans and Cricket Army are buzzing with excitement as these two cricketing giants fight for supremacy in the longest format of the game.
Australia Aims to Retain the Title
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will be keen to defend the title they won in 2023 after beating India at The Oval. The Aussies have shown strong form throughout the WTC cycle, playing 19 matches with 13 wins and only 4 losses. Their road to the final included a tough Ashes series, dominating wins against Pakistan, and a resilient comeback against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Kagiso Rabada goes past the 300 Test wicket mark 🫡#WTC25 pic.twitter.com/LuB3SAWHyC
— ICC (@ICC) October 21, 2024
South Africa’s Quest for Glory
South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, is eager to clinch their first ICC trophy in over 20 years. The Proteas have impressed, winning 8 of their 12 matches and topping the WTC table with 100 points. Their journey included tough battles against India and New Zealand, followed by strong performances against the West Indies, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, culminating in a thrilling two-wicket win against Pakistan that secured their place in the final.
Match Details
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Dates: June 11–15, 2025 (Reserve Day: June 16)
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Venue: Lord’s, London
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Start Time: 10:30 AM Local Time
Key Players to Watch
South Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been outstanding with 47 wickets in 10 Tests during the cycle, boasting an average under 20 and excelling in English conditions. On the Australian side, Travis Head’s 1,177 runs and three centuries have made him a standout batter, especially after his brilliant 163 in the 2023 final. Both players could be crucial in deciding the match outcome.
Prize Money and Broadcast
The stakes are high with a whopping $3.6 million prize for the champions and $2.16 million for the runners-up, a significant increase from previous tournaments. Fans worldwide can catch all the action live through major broadcasters like Star Sports and Jiostar in India, Amazon Prime in Australia, Sky Sports in the UK, and SuperSport in South Africa.
Cricket Army will be your go-to for in-depth analysis and updates throughout the WTC Final. For more details on squads and schedules, visit the ICC official website here.
