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The upcoming Australia vs South Africa cricket series promises high-quality action, featuring top players from both sides across formats. The series includes multiple matches scheduled at iconic venues, with squads boasting world-class talent.

The Proteas defeated Australia by five wickets at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground to win their first ICC trophy in 27 years. Rabada took 9 wickets in the game. Chasing a challenging target of 282, Aiden Markram played a masterful innings of 136, while captain Temba Bavuma contributed a crucial 66.

Healy believes England have fixed their past mistakes identifying right players for it. Australia is scheduled to play a 5 match Test series- Ashes against England starting from November 21. Australian team is delaying their transition.

Steve Smith was sent to hospital during the third day of WTC Final between South Africa and Australia after the veteran suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger while fielding in the slip cordon.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the schedule for the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Spanning two years, the new edition promises 71 Test matches involving nine top cricketing nations. The highly anticipated cycle will begin on June 17, 2025, with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh in Galle.

The 2023-2025 World Test Championship (WTC) was the third edition of the premier Test cricket tournament and it came to an end on Saturday, June 14 with South Africa defeating Australia in the final at Lord's. South Africa ended a 27-year-long wait for an ICC trophy by winning the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 title. This is the maiden WTC title and second ICC trophy for South Africa. Their last ICC title came in 1998 when South Africa won the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy. As the 2023-2025 WTC cycle comes to an end, let's take a look at some of the top individual performances, noticeable records and more.

Aiden Markram’s majestic 136 in the second innings after bagging a duck in the first innings, led the way for South Africa to chase down 282 on day four’s play and lift the ICC WTC mace for the first time. 

Aiden Markram created history by becoming the first-ever South African batter to score a century in an ICC tournament Final. Markram achieved this massive feat for South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final against Australia at Lord's, London. After his historic knock, the 30-year-old Markram joined legends like Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting and others in the elite list. Here's the list of the first players to score a century for their respective teams in an ICC tournament final:

With Markram and Bavuma showing poise, precision, and authority in amassing runs while complementing each other, the duo have ensured that South Africa are on the cusp of a very special cricketing achievement on day four.  

With this stellar inning, the 35-year-old matched Inzamam-Ul-Haq and broke Steve Smith and Babar Azam's record in an elusive Test list. The win will not just be a win but a statement from the team breaking age long jinx and the 'Choker' tag. South Africa now needs 69 runs to win with 8 wickets in hand.

Aiden Markram showcased his class against a quality Australian bowling lineup with his eighth Test century during World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final against Australia at Lord's, London. 

Steve Smith left the field during the WTC Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's to receive treatment on his finger and was later sent to hospital for scans.

Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a historic performance with the ball against South Africa in the ongoing World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord's. He rattled the South African batting lineup by producing the best bowling figures in the WTC Final history. Here's the list of top 5 bowling figures in an innings in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final history:

At stumps on Day 2 of the WTC Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia, despite early batting setbacks, Australia holds a commanding 218-run lead. 

South Africa dominated Day 1 of the WTC Final 2025, bowling out Australia for 212. Rabada took 5/51. In reply, SA were 43/4. Day 2 may see rain. Scroll down to check the complete live streaming details of the match. 

The World Test Championship (WTC) final will be played between Australia and South Africa from Wednesday, June 11 at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. A day ahead of the mega clash, Australia captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday announced his team's playing XI and explained the reasons behind the selection. Here's Australia's playing XI for WTC final against South Africa:

James Anderson has picked a total of 123 wickets at Lord's in 29 Test matches at the iconic London ground. So,the former England quick passed on some advice to the respective teams before the WTC Final starts on Wednesday, June 11.  

The much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will be played from June 11-15, 2025 at iconic Lord's. Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023. On the other hand, a determined South Africa aim for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. Most of the players from both Australia And South Africa recently played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for different franchises. Now, they are all set to give their 100 percent for their countries. Here's the list of South Africa and Australian players, who took part in IPL 2025 and will now play in WTC final:

Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa in their ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final against Australia.  

Australia have unveiled their 15-player squad for next month's World Test Championship Final against South Africa.