WTC Final 2025: Australia and South Africa Playing XI for World Test Championship Match at Lord's
- Australia and South Africa have finalized their squads for the World Test Championship final, set to begin on 11 June at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
- South Africa reached its maiden WTC final after winning seven straight Tests, while Australia enters as reigning champions aiming for back-to-back titles.
- South Africa's lineup includes captain Temba Bavuma, top scorer Ryan Rickelton, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, spinner Keshav Maharaj, and pace trio Rabada, Jansen, and Ngidi.
- Australia fields a strong squad led by Pat Cummins with openers Khawaja and Labuschagne, pace attack Hazlewood, Starc, Cummins, spinner Lyon, and middle-order key players Smith and Green.
- The final at Lord's promises a competitive contest as both sides leverage their balanced squads and preparation, with South Africa electing to bowl first after winning the toss.
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ICC World Test Championship Final 2025: Both Australia and South Africa are fielding four first-order bowlers, including three fast bowlers and one off-spinner.
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