The World Test Championship final, which will conclude on June 15, begins today. South Africa will face Australia in this decisive match. The final will be played at Lord’s, the historic home of cricket.
South Africa’s playing XI consists of: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.
Australia became champions two years ago after defeating India in the final. This time, South Africa will be aiming to dethrone them and take the title.
Most recently, South Africa suffered a heartbreaking defeat to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. They now hope to put that disappointment behind them and become the third team, after Australia and the inaugural champions New Zealand, to win the Test format title.
These two teams have played some of the fiercest and most intense matches in the history of cricket over the past 30 years. South Africa come into this final with strong momentum, having won their last seven Test matches.
However, Australia also boasts experienced and world-class players like Steven Smith and Pat Cummins. On the South African side, Kagiso Rabada stands out as the key player to watch.
Both teams are in excellent form, which sets the stage for a spectacular final that cricket fans around the world won’t want to miss.