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South Africa and Australia, both the star and deserving teams, will face off at Lords Cricket Ground from June 11 to June 15, 2025, therefore crowning a new champion at the peak of Test cricket, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025. With strong performances in the 2023–2025 cycle, both sides have secured their positions, making this the third WTC.
The historic Test venue, the famous Lords Cricket Ground in London, will stage the last. Every morning, the game starts at 10:00 AM local time, GMT+1. Ten points from 12 games, six wins and just three losses, placed South Africa at the head of the WTC table with 69.44%. With 154 points (67.54% PCT) after 19 matches, champions Australia, the 2023 runner-up, highlighted 13 victories.
South Africa makes their first WTC final appearance here; Australia wants to duplicate their victory against India from 2023. South Africas strategy depended on pace dominance (Kagiso Rabada: 47 wickets) and consistency by Temba Bavuma (609 runs). Their team mixes experience (Aiden Makram) and youth (David Bedingham).
Led by Pat Cummins, Australia offers a star-studded roster: Steve Smith (1324 runs) and Nathan Lyon (66 wickets) were key in their path to the final. Still a menace, Travis Head, Player of the Match in the 2023 final, anchors the middle order with Marnus Labuschagnes method.
While Lords swing-friendly circumstances may benefit Australias seamers, the fight between Rabada-Jansen versus Cummins-Starc could decide the competition.
Star Sports (Asia), Sky Sports (UK/NZ), SuperSport (Africa), and Fox Cricket (Australia) will all broadcast the match globally. Disney+ Hotstar, ESPN+, and the ICC.tv platform will provide streaming choices. Coverage on radio features BBC Test Match Special and ABC Grandstand.
Australia:
Captain Pat Cummins: 57 wickets this cycle, a strategic leader.
Aggressive batsman Travis Head shines under stress circumstances.
Nathan Lyon, a spin magician with 68 scalps—including a 10-wicket haul against India.
South Africa:
Average of 42 wickets at 21.3 for pacer Kagiso Rabada.
Aiden Markram: 786 runs with useful off-spin. All-rounder.
Keshav Maharaj: Left-arm spinner very important to breakup partnerships.
How much is the ICC World Test Championship prize money?
Answer: The 2025 winners will receive $3.6 million, while runners-up will get $2.26 milion.
Who won the last ICC WTC Final?
Answer: Australia
What happens if the ICC WTC Final ends in a draw?
Answer: Two teams played the final will be declared joint winners and the prize money will be shared.
