South Africa will face Australia in the WTC Final 2025 on 10 June 2025, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the SA vs AUS match.
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South Africa are chasing history. It’s been 27 years since they last won an ICC trophy, the 1998 Champions Trophy and the hunger to end that wait has never been stronger. They’ve shown great progress in recent years, reaching the semi-finals of both the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, and finishing as runners-up in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
This final is a big chance to shake off the “chokers” tag and finally bring a major trophy home. Their players have hit good form at the right time, and they will need to be sharp in both departments to overcome the Aussies.
Australia come into the final with a habit of winning big matches. They are the defending WTC champions, having beaten India in 2023, and have also won the 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup. Their ICC dominance in recent years has been unmatched.
A win here would make it back-to-back WTC titles, and that would only add to their legacy. The Aussies haven’t faced South Africa in a Test for more than two years, but they know the challenge. With a strong lineup and plenty of experience, they’ll enter the match as slight favourites.
SA vs AUS Match Details
| Match: | South Africa vs Australia |
| Tournament: | World Test Championship 2023/25 |
| Date: | 10 June 2025 |
| Time: | 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
Playing XI for SA vs AUS Match of WTC Final 2025
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (Wicket-keeper), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Australia
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (Wicket-keeper), Pat Cummins (Captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Pitch Report
Lord’s in London offers a classic contest, where bowlers especially pacers come into play with the ball doing a bit off the surface. With swing and bounce in the mix, batters need to be sharp early on. While the average first-innings score hovers around 310, chasing hasn’t been a lost cause either. Out of 147 matches, results are fairly split, keeping both captains guessing at the toss. It’s a ground that rewards discipline and punishes loose moments.
SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Records in Tests
- South Africa Won: 5
- Australia: 4
* Last 10 Matches
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream11 Team Today
- Wicket-Keeper: Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram
- All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood
- Captain: Travis Head
- Vice-Captain: Marco Jansen
SA vs AUS Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Australia is expected to win this match.
