South Africa and Australia have unveiled their squads for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to take place from June 11 to 15, 2025, at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. This final marks South Africa’s first appearance in a WTC final, while Australia aims to defend their title after winning the previous edition in 2023.(The Times of India, Wikipedia)
South Africa’s Squad
South Africa’s 15-player squad, led by captain Temba Bavuma, features a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. Notably, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi returns to the squad after recovering from a groin injury, bolstering the pace attack alongside Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and others. (icc)
Full Squad:
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- David Bedingham
- Corbin Bosch
- Tony de Zorzi
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Aiden Markram
- Wiaan Mulder
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Lungi Ngidi
- Dane Paterson
- Kagiso Rabada
- Ryan Rickelton
- Tristan Stubbs
- Kyle Verreynne(Club Cricket SA, cricket.co.za, Reuters)
To ensure optimal preparation, Cricket South Africa has requested that its players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) return by May 26, 2025, ahead of the WTC Final. (The Times of India)
Australia’s Squad
Australia’s 15-player squad sees the return of key players: captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, and all-rounder Cameron Green, who have all recovered from recent injuries. The squad also includes 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas, indicating a focus on both experience and youth. (icc, Reuters)
Full Squad:
- Pat Cummins (captain)
- Scott Boland
- Alex Carey
- Cameron Green
- Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Usman Khawaja
- Sam Konstas
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Nathan Lyon
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Beau Webster(news, Wikipedia, news)
Brendan Doggett has been named as a traveling reserve. (Reuters)
The opening batting position remains a topic of discussion, with selectors considering various options to partner Usman Khawaja, including Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne. (news)
🏆 Match Details
- Event: ICC World Test Championship Final 2025
- Teams: South Africa vs. Australia
- Dates: June 11–15, 2025
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London(icc, Wikipedia, Business Standard, The Times of India)
This highly anticipated match will determine the world champions of Test cricket, with both teams bringing strong squads to compete for the prestigious title.