ICC WTC 2025 Final: SA vs AUS head-to-head, London weather, toss stats

South Africa and Australia have faced each other just once at Lord's in Tests, where Australia thumped South Africa by 10 wickets

South Africa and Australia are taking each other on in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final today, at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The toss in the match went in South Africa's favour who invited Australia to bat first.  SA vs AUS playing 11 ICC WTC 2025 final:  SA playing 11: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi  Aus playing 11: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood    Australia, the defending champions, aim to secure back-to-back titles after their 2023 triumph, while South Africa chase their first ICC trophy since the 1998 Champions Trophy. Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas have impressed with bold, aggressive cricket throughout the WTC cycle. Pat Cummins’ Australia enter the clash with a seasoned squad featuring key players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Starc. With both teams in top form, the final promises a gripping contest for Test supremacy and a place in cricketing history.  Check WTC final South Africa vs australia full scorecard here 

 

 

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SA vs AUS Head-to-Head in Tests 

Overall in Tests

• Total matches played: 101
• South Africa won: 26
• Australia won: 54
• Drawn: 21

Head-to-Head at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

• Total Tests played: 1
• South Africa won: 0
• Australia won: 0
• Drawn: 1

Toss Stats: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

• Matches: 147
• Bat 1st won: 53
• Bat 2nd won: 43
• Draw: 51

London Weather Forecast: SA vs AUS ICC WTC 2025 Final 

The weather in London for the ICC WTC 2025 final between South Africa and Australia is expected to be a mixed one. Day 1 of the match is expected to be sunny and pleasant, while Days 2 and 3 are likely to see heavy rain. Once again, Day 4 is expected to be clear, while the fifth and final day may witness partial rains. Fans can expect a rain-hit WTC final on their hands.

 

What Happened When These Two Teams Last Met in Tests? 

The last time South Africa and Australia met in Test cricket was back in January 2023 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In that match, Australia, batting first, scored 475 for 4 before declaring their first innings. In reply, South Africa were bundled out for just 252 in their first innings and were forced to follow on. In their second innings, they scored 106 for 2 before time ran out, and the match officially ended in a draw.