It's time for the ultimate Test cricket showdown as Australia and South Africa face off in the final of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
The two finalists were decided after a two-year cycle of matches among the Test-playing nations. South Africa finished at the top of the table with 69.44 PCT (percent points) and qualified first, followed by Australia, finishing second with 67.54 PCT.
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The Proteas will be led by Temba Bavuma, will hope to secure a major ICC trophy that has eluded them for decades. On the other hand, the Aussies will be confident as they come into this clash as defending champions, looking to retain the honours.
Here’s everything you need to know about the schedule, start times, and session timings for the WTC 2025 Final Test at the Lord's.
When is the AUS vs SA WTC 2025 Final Test?
The WTC 2025 Final Test between Australia and South Africa will start with Day 1 on June 11, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude with Day 5 on June 15, 2025. The Lord's Cricket Ground in London will host the thrilling finale.
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What time does the AUS vs SA WTC 2025 Final Test start in India and Australia?
For Indian fans, the match begins at 3:00 p.m. IST, with the toss scheduled for 2:30 p.m. IST.
For fans in Australia, the match begins at 7:30 p.m. AEST with the toss at 7:00 p.m. AEST.
For local UK fans, the start time is at 10:30 a.m., and the toss is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
| Country | WTC Final start time (Day 1-5) |
|---|---|
| India (IST) | 3:00 p.m. |
| Australia (AEST) | 7:30 p.m. |
| United Kingdom (UK time) | 10:30 a.m. |
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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.
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