SA vs AUS WTC Final 2025 Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

South Africa vs Australia World Test Championship Final 2025 played in Lord's, London at 3:30 PM, stay updated with ScoreWaves for South Africa vs Australia WTC final match fantasy cricket tips, fastest score, live score and match updates

The grand finale of the 2023–2025 World Test Championship is here, and it’s shaping up to be a blockbuster. Defending champions Australia will take on South Africa at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to 15, in what promises to be a gripping five days of top-tier Test cricket.  

While the Aussies are no strangers to this stage — having thrashed India by 209 runs in the previous final at The Oval — this will be South Africa’s first-ever shot at WTC glory. They came close last time but finished third, just outside qualification.  

Coming into this final, Australia are the clear favourites, and it’s not hard to see why. They’ve been ruthless in the format over the last couple of years, winning 13 out of their 19 Tests in this WTC cycle. They haven’t lost a single Test series, starting with a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the Ashes before steamrolling Pakistan 3-0 at home. Yes, there was that unexpected slip-up at the Gabba, where a spirited West Indies side stunned them. But rather than derail their campaign, it seemed to jolt Pat Cummins and his men into another gear. Since then, they’ve been relentless — sweeping New Zealand 2-0 away, battering India 3-1 at home, and easing past Sri Lanka 2-0. 

South Africa, on the other hand, have flown under the radar but made steady progress. They began with a gritty 1-1 draw against India at home, but the real test came in New Zealand where they were beaten 2-0. However, they bounced back well — winning their next four series. That included solid away performances against West Indies and Bangladesh, and home wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

They’ve won 8 of their 12 Tests in this cycle — a solid record, although some critics have pointed out that they haven’t faced the big two in this cycle: Australia and England. But at the end of the day, the scheduling and structure of the Championship isn’t in the players' hands — that’s up to the ICC. So now, it all comes down to Lord’s. Can the Aussies go back-to-back and cement their dominance? Or will South Africa seize their moment and etch their name in Test cricket history? Either way, this WTC final has all the ingredients for a classic. 

Head-to-Head: South Africa vs Australia - Who Holds the Advantage?

If we talk about head to head record, then both the teams have faced each other 101 times in which Australia has won 50 matches whereas South Africa have won 26 matches and 21 matches with no result. In such a situation, Australia will have an advantage in this match because they will be playing on 2nd time in WTC Final.

The matches between the two teams are always tough. South Africa's team is looking in good form but African' main batsmen need to take responsibility as they are getting out after getting set in previous series vs Pakistan. For Australia, both openers Usman Khwaja and Sam Kontas have looking in good touch.

Total Matches Played: 101

South Africa Wins: 26

Australia Wins: 54

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 21

Despite Australia having the firepower of Steven Smith, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green,  and Alex Carey, South Africa' all-around strength and explosive players Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, and Corbin Bosch, give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle.

Recent Forms of South Africa and Australia:

SA: W W W W W

AUS: W W W W D 

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, South Africa might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Temba Bavuma , Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Tristan Stubbs, and David Bedingham, but Australian balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Cameron Green,  and  Pat Cummins make them a formidable opponent. Lard's, London, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.

Injury Update:
Currently no injury concerns from both sides.

South Africa vs Australia Match Date, Time, & Venue:   

Match: SA vs AUS WTC Final 2025  

Date: 11 June 2025  

Time: 3:30 PM  

Stadium: Lord's

Location: London

South Africa vs Australia WTC Final Match Pitch Report:  

The WTC 2025 final match between South Africa vs Australia, will be played on 11 June at 3:30 PM in Lord's, London. The Lord's, London hosted a total of 147 Test matches, 53 matches won batting first and 43 matches won batting 2nd and 51 matches with no result. Lord's, London traditionally provides a pitch that offers consistent bounce and pace, favoring fast bowlers, especially when conditions are overcast. However, with the forecasted weather indicating low clouds and a high of 20°C, the conditions may support swing bowling early in the innings. As the match progresses, the pitch is likely to remain true, allowing batsmen to play their shots confidently.. But every team wants to be batting first due to previous records.

ODI Stats	Value
Total Matches	147
Batting First Won	53
Bowling First Won	43
1st Innings Average Score	320
2nd Innings Average Score	299
3rd Innings Average Score	256
4th Innings Average Score	157
Highest Total Recorded	729/6 SL vs IND
Lowest Total Recorded	38/10 IRE vs ENG

Possible Playing 11 for South Africa:   

Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj

Possible Playing 11 for Australia:

Steven Smith, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green,  Alex Carey,  Pat Cummins (Captain), Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon

South Africa Key players:

Ryan Rickelton:  259 & DNB, 8 & 0, 101 & 24, DNP

Temba Bavima:  106 & DNB, 31 & 40, 78 & 66, 70 & 

Aiden Markram: 17 & 14*, 89 & 37, 20 & 55, 9 & 47

Kyle Verreynne: 100 & DNB + 2 & 2, 105* & 9, 9 & 113 & DNB

Marco Jansen: 1/36, 2/101, 1/43 & 6/52, 2/100 & 1/54, 7/13  & 4/73

Kagiso Rabada: 3/55  & 3/115, 0/35 & 2/68, 1/56 & 2/63, 1/10 & 2/65

Dane Paterson: 1/44 & 0/38, 5/61 & 1/55, 5/71 & 2/33, DNP

Australia Key players: 

Travish Head: 21 & 20, 57 & & DNB, 2 & 34, 0 & 1

Usman Khwaja: 36 & 27*, 232 & & DNB, 2 & 41, 57 & 21

Marnus Labuschange: 4 &  26*, 20 & DNB, 2 & 6, 72 & 70

Steven Smith: 131 & 66, 141 & DNB, 33 & 4, 140 & 13

Pat Cummins: 22 (22) + 0/54, 2/37 & 3/44, 3/89 & 3/28

Mitchell Starc: 3/16 & 0/22, 2/13 & 1/14, 3/49 & 0/36, 0/86 & 1/25

Josh Hazlewood: 1/22, 0/DNB, 4/29 & 1/28, 5/31 & 1/70 

South Africa vs Australia WTC Final Fantasy Team:   

Wicketkeepers: R Rickelton

Batsman: S Smith, T Head, M Labuschagne, A MArkram

All-rounders: C Green, M Jansen 

Bowlers: M Starc, P Cummins, J Hazlewood, K Rabada 

South Africa vs Australia WTC Final Fantasy Team:

 
South Africa vs Australia Fantasy Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:    

Choice 1: P Cummins (C), M Jansen (VC)  

Choice 2: S Smith (C), A Markram (VC)   

South Africa vs Australia Fantasy 11 Prediction Backups:

 Kyle Verreynne, Tristan Stubbs, Alex Carey, Usmn khwaja

Disclaimer:  

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision. 

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