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After South Africa, Australia Announces Playing XI For The WTC Finals, Star Opener Drops Down The Order

The last game of the World Test Championship 2025 will be played at Lord’s between Australia and South Africa on June 11.

Skipper Pat Cummins revealed the team, making sure everyone on the team would follow their usual roles, Josh Hazlewood being selected as one of the main fast bowlers, Marnus Labuschagne now at the top of the batting lineup, and Beau Webster as number six. The last game of the World Test Championship 2025 will be played at Lord’s between Australia and South Africa on June 11.

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Under the leadership of captain Pat Cummins, the Kangaroos want to repeat their win from last year’s trophy, but Temba Bavuma’s team hopes to experience victory for the first time as they play. The side that won the previous tournament, Australia, has announced who will play the very next day. Because of the meeting players’ excellent form, Sam Constas couldn’t make it into the playing XI.

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Australia Vs South Africa Head-to-Head

In the Test cricket history, Australia has met South Africa 101 times. Kangaroos have won 54 matches in compared to South Africa’s 26 matches. At the same time, there have been 21 games that finished as draws. Therefore, Australia has been more successful in dealing with South Africa.

Australia Playing XI

Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa Playing XI

Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verrin, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.

Also Read: South Africa Announces Playing XI For WTC Finals Against Australia, Star Bowler’s Inclusion Gives Big Boost

First published on: Jun 10, 2025 06:39 PM IST


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