This time for Africa! Proteas Chase promised land while Temba Bavuma aims to end the drought of the 27 -year -old trophy

South Africa aims to add a first ICC trophy since the beginning of the century when they face Australia in the final of the world test championship from Wednesday. Although the Proteas have aligned large teams over the years, direct elimination matches have not been their best match since the Knockout 1998 trophy victory (now the Champions Trophy). Temba Bavuma hopes to put an end to this race against the all -conquering Australian team and take his party on the field promised to the Mecca of the cricket.

WTC Final 2025: South Africa Chase ICC GLORY

The last time South Africa has won an ICC tournament, Tristan Stubbs was not even born. The Proteas are therefore faced with a big order to end their sterile race in tournaments. South Africa has come closer in recent years, reaching the final of the T20 World Cup last year. Now they have reached another final, with Bavuma and Co. against Australia in the world championship final in 2025.

The Proteas won eight of the 12 games they played in the WTC cycle to finish at the top of the ranking. This is after effectively conceding their 2 test series against New Zealand, with most of their star players in the SA20 instead. Bavuma led the front team, with only David Bedingham marking more points than him.

However, experience is something that is lacking in proteas, which their opposition has in abundance. Pat Cummins and Co. will aim to defend its WTC title, after having beaten India in the 2023 tournament. Steve Smith alone played 22 tests in England, while the whole AS team has successfully completed 28 handsets. On paper, Australians are clear favorites despite not having an opening specialized in the XI.

There is a story between the two teams. This is only the 4th game SA VS aus since the controversy of the Newlands sandpaper door in 2018. The two teams have faced for the last time more than 2 years ago, the Australians winning 2-0 at home. In Lord’s, Australia hopes once again to reproduce their heroic of 2023. South Africa hopes to end their ICC sorrow and add a trophy to their office.

SA VS AUS WTC Final 2025: Play xis

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (C), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (WC), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

Its vs aus wtc final top time

The WTC 2025 final will start at 3.30 p.m. IST. The launch on day 1 will take place at 3:00 p.m. The match should take place on Lord’s cricket field in London.

Live final streaming from WTC

You can take the live streaming from the WTC Final 2025 on Jiohotstar, and the live television will be available on the Star Sports Network.