Australia vs South Africa

Australia and South Africa are set to face each other in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's from June 11 to 15, 2025. This marks the first WTC final without India, with South Africa making their debut in this championship decider, while Australia aims to defend their title.

Historically, Australia and South Africa have contested 101 Test matches, with Australia leading the head-to-head by an overwhelming 54-26 margin. In the past 30 years, their encounters have been fiercely competitive. In the 1993/94 series in Australia, the teams drew 1-1. The 1996/97 series in South Africa saw Australia clinch a 2-1 victory. The 2008/09 series in Australia was notable as South Africa secured a historic 2-1 series win, marking their first Test series victory on Australian soil.

Australia reciprocated with a 2-1 win in South Africa later that season. The 2012/13 series in Australia ended with South Africa winning 1-0. In 2016/17, South Africa triumphed 2-1 in Australia, while the 2017/18 series in South Africa concluded with a 3-1 victory for the hosts. Their most recent series in 2022/23 saw Australia dominate with a 2-0 win on home soil.

Leading up to the WTC Final, both teams have showcased strong performances. Australia secured their spot with a commanding 3-1 series win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. South Africa earned their place with consistent performances throughout the WTC cycle, culminating in a series win against Pakistan.

The WTC Final at Lord's promises to be a thrilling contest between two cricketing powerhouses. Australia, with their rich history and recent successes, will be keen to defend their title. South Africa, making their first appearance in a WTC Final, will be eager to etch their name in cricketing history. Fans can anticipate a high-quality match that upholds the tradition and excitement of Test cricket.