A big occasion like the World Test Championship (WTC) final demands a lot of temperament and composure from batters to put their teams ahead in the contest.
At the same time, because all three finals have been played in England, the bowlers, especially the seamers, have been instrumental in bowling out an opposition for low totals.
The team whose bowlers manage to dominate the batting order of the opponents have so far managed to win both the previous finals.
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In this article, TSN takes a look at the lowest totals the bowlers have managed to restrict the batting teams to in the WTC Final.
What are the lowest scores in the WTC finals?
Australia posted a score of 212 against South Africa in the final of the 2025 that put them 2nd behind India's 170 against New Zealand in Southampton in the inaugural final of 2021.
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| Score | Team | Opponent | Innings | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | India | New Zealand | 3rd | Southampton | 2021 |
| 212 | Australia | South Africa | 1st | The Lord's | 2025 |
| 217 | India | New Zealand | 1st | Southampton | 2021 |
| 234 | India | Australia | 4th | The Oval | 2023 |
| 249 | New Zealand | India | 2nd | Southampton | 2021 |
| 270/8 dec | Australia | India | 3rd | The Oval | 2023 |
| 296 | India | Australia | 2nd | The Oval | 2023 |
| 469 | Australia | India | 1st | The Oval | 2023 |
What are the session timings for AUS vs SA WTC 2025 Final Test at Lord's?
The daily schedule of play for the Australia vs South Africa WTC Final 2025 Test will feature three sessions.
Here's the precise timings in IST and AEST:
| Session | India time (IST) | Australia (AEST) | UK local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Session | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 pm | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Lunch | 5:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. - 10:10 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. |
| Second Session | 5:40 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. | 10:10 p.m. – 12:10 a.m. | 1:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. |
| Tea Break | 7:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 12:10 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. | 3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| 3rd session | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | 12:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Additionally, an extra 30 minutes may be added each day to ensure all scheduled overs are completed.