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RSA vs AUS Match Analysis

The grand finale of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 is set to unfold at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to 15, 2025, as Australia takes on South Africa in what promises to be a riveting clash of cricketing heavyweights. 

Both teams have battled through a grueling two-year cycle to earn their place in this prestigious decider, bringing form, firepower, and rich history to the ultimate stage. With the match scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST, anticipation is high as Pat Cummins’ seasoned Australian side prepares to defend their WTC crown against Temba Bavuma’s determined Proteas outfit, who are eager to claim their first major ICC title in the longest format.

RSA vs AUS Team Preview & Squads

South Africa

South Africa’s campaign began with a 1-1 draw against India at home before losing 0–2 on the road to New Zealand. RSA subsequently made a spectacular comeback, winning their next four series, including home victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan and away victories over Bangladesh and the West Indies.

With 47 dismissals in just 10 Test matches at an average of 19.9 and a strike rate of 37.8, Kagiso Rabada is the Proteas’ top wicket-taker in the 2023–2025 WTC cycle and will be crucial for South Africa with the ball. In just 8 Test matches this WTC cycle, Keshav Maharaj has claimed 40 wickets with a strike rate of 44.3 and an average of 20.57. During this period, he delivered two fifers: one at Chattogram against Bangladesh and another in Port Elizabeth against Sri Lanka.

South Africa Squads 

South Africa

Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.

Australia

Despite encountering a few setbacks along the way, Australia has largely dominated the third World Test Championship cycle, remaining unbeaten in all six Test series over the past couple of years. They kicked things off with a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the Ashes in England, followed by a commanding 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan on home soil. A surprising loss to the West Indies at the Gabba served as a wake-up call for Pat Cummins and his team. However, they quickly bounced back and delivered a string of emphatic performances—securing a 2-0 series win in New Zealand, a convincing 3-1 triumph over India at home, and a notable 2-0 sweep in Sri Lanka.

Usman Khawaja has been Australia’s top run-scorer in the 2023–2025 World Test Championship cycle, amassing 1,422 runs across 19 Tests at an average of 41.82. Steven Smith, meanwhile, has been in exceptional touch, smashing five centuries in his last four Test matches. A key figure in Australia’s top order, Smith’s recent run includes two hundreds at home against India and two more in Galle against Sri Lanka. 

On the bowling front of AUS, Josh Hazlewood stands out as the most lethal among Australia’s pace trio, which also features Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. In this WTC cycle, Hazlewood has taken 57 wickets in just 13 matches at an impressive average of 19.68 and a strike rate of 37.8—outperforming both Cummins and Starc on these metrics.

Australia Squads 

Australia

Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.         

South Africa vs Australia outfield report  

Lord’s, London

With anticipated morning seam movement and minimal rain, the side winning the toss is likely to elect to bowl first, aiming to exploit early swing and seam bounce. Expect a sunny to partly cloudy day, with specific periods of cloud cover during the afternoon.

Day 1 typically favors seam bowlers in the morning, offering swing under overcast skies. As the Test progresses, the surface tends to flatten—ideal for batting through Days 2 and 3. From Days 4 and 5 onwards, notice variable bounce and increased help for spin, enhanced by footmarks, the spin duo could become pivotal.

RSA vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 clashes, each team won 2 matches. 

South Africa vs Australia Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Australia has a 70% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.