ICC WTC Final 2025: AUS vs SA Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, Head to Head - All you need to know

NEW DELHI: Australia and South Africa will renew their Test rivalry after three years when they face off in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, from June 11 to 15.

The two sides emerged as the top performers of the 2023–25 WTC cycle, with Australia finishing with a PCT of 67.54% and South Africa just ahead at 69.44%.Reigning champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, booked their place in the final with a hard-fought series win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year. South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, stormed into the final with six consecutive Test wins at home.

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Like the previous editions, the final at Lord’s will use the Dukes ball, known for offering significant assistance to seamers.South Africa’s Quest to Bury the Ghosts of the PastFor South Africa, this final carries emotional weight. Since their return to international cricket post-apartheid in 1991, the Proteas have suffered several heartbreaks on the global stage. From the infamous rain-rule exit in the 1992 World Cup semifinal to the 1999 run-out disaster, their campaigns have often ended in anguish.

Even as recently as the 2024 T20 World Cup final, they came agonizingly close. Chasing a modest target, Heinrich Klaasen’s blistering knock put them on course for a historic win before Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance and David Miller’s dismissal at the death sealed yet another painful loss.Now, at the iconic Lord’s, South Africa have a golden chance to rewrite their history.RECORDS:Australia and South Africa WTC 2023-25 playing recordSouth AfricaMatches Played: 12Wins: 8Losses: 3Draws: 1Points: 100PCT: 69.44%

AustraliaMatches Played: 19Wins: 13Losses: 4Draws: 2Points: 154PCT: 67.54%Australia vs South Africa Test recordMatches Played: 101Australia wins: 54South Africa wins: 26Draws: 21PITCH REPORT: The hallowed turf at the Lord’s generally offers seamers and batters conditions to thrive in. In the last Test held at the venue in September 2024, England batter Joe Root slammed his 34th Test ton as the hosts beat Sri Lanka by 190 runs.WEATHER REPORT:London is set for a pleasant and warm day on June 11, with the temperature peaking at 24°C and a RealFeel® of 25°C.

The weather will feature intervals of clouds and sunshine, making it ideal for outdoor plans. The UV Index is high at 6, so sun protection is advisable during peak hours. Winds will be moderate from the east-southeast at 15 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 32 km/h. The morning will start off comfortably at 23°C with a RealFeel® of 22°C.

Expect partly sunny skies and 77% cloud cover, with humidity at 67% and a dew point of 14°C.

Visibility will remain decent at 9 km. By afternoon, the temperature will hold steady at 24°C under partly sunny conditions. Cloud cover will reduce to 54%, and humidity will drop to 54%, making the air feel drier. No rain or thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.

AUS vs SA WTC Final Predicted XIsAustralia Probable 11: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon.South Africa Probable 11:Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.AUS vs SA ICC WTC final SquadsSouth Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy.Australia squad: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett.WTC Final 2025: AUS vs SA Match Date, Time & VenueThe ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 will see Australia defend their title against first-time finalists South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground in London from June 11 to 15, with play starting at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) on all five days.

A reserve day has been scheduled for June 16 to account for potential weather disruptions.This historic match will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground in England.Where to Watch ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 Live StreamingThe WTC Final 2025 will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on JioHotstar app and website.The Star Sports Network will provide commentary in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and various regional languages.