The World Test Championship 2025 final is almost here and cricket fans around the globe are gearing up for a massive clash between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s.
The showdown is set to take place from June 11-15 and promises high-quality Test action at one of cricket’s most iconic venues.
While Australia are aiming to hold on to the title they won in 2023, South Africa are playing their first-ever WTC final. For them, it’s a chance to end a long ICC trophy drought.
As the match draws closer, let’s take a detailed look at the confirmed lineups, head-to-head, predictions and betting odds for the title clash.
South Africa vs. Australia WTC Final: Head-to-head in Tests
Australia and South Africa share one of the oldest rivalries in Test cricket. They first faced each other in 1902 and since then have played a total of 101 Test matches. Australia lead the record with 54 victories, while South Africa have won 26. The remaining 21 games ended in draws.
| Matches Played | Australia Won | South Africa Won | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 55 | 28 | 19 |
South Africa vs. Australia WTC Final: Confirmed line-ups, team news
Australia’s confirmed XI: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
South Africa’s confirmed XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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South Africa vs. Australia WTC Final: Prediction, betting tips
Going into this match, Australia are slightly ahead on paper. They won the last WTC final in 2023 and have more players with experience in high-pressure games. Their recent Test form has been strong too.
South Africa, however, are unbeaten in the last seven Tests and have taken down good teams like Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Rabada has been lethal with the ball and Bavuma’s leadership has been exceptionally well.
Overall, Australia have the advantage, but South Africa can’t be counted out.
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South Africa vs. Australia WTC Final: Latest betting odds
According to Sky Bet, Australia are heavily favoured to win the WTC final at Lord’s.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia Win | 2/5 |
| South Africa Win | 11/4 |
| Draw | 9/1 |