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The South African cricket team is all set to face Australia in their second ICC tournament final — the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025. The match will start on Wednesday, June 11, at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England. Now, a day before the official start of the match, South African skipper Temba Bavuma has officially announced the Proteas' playing XI for the final against Australia.
According to the announced team, skipper Bavuma will open the innings with Aiden Markram. Ryan Rickelton, who has been in the form of his life in 2025, will be the number three batter. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder will come out as the number four batter, while Tristan Stubbs is slotted at number five.
David Bedingham will come out at number six, while Kyle Verreynne will take over the keeping gloves. Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be the three pacers for the Proteas, while Keshav Maharaj will be the lone spinner in the squad.
South Africa playing 11 for WTC 2025 final:
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Lord’s Record Favors Proteas History
South Africa enter the final with strong historical form at Lord’s. Since their return to international cricket in 1991, they have lost just once at the venue, winning five and drawing one—an impressive record compared to Australia’s 18 wins in 40 matches. This familiarity with conditions could be a subtle edge in a tightly contested match.
Balanced XI with Pace, Spin, and Middle-Order Solidity
Bavuma’s 11 includes a blend of youth and experience. Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and David Bedingham form the core batting unit, supported by all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen. Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne add versatility in the middle, while the bowling unit boasts experience with Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Keshav Maharaj forming a potent attack.
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