The much-anticipated WTC final 2025 is set to take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11, bringing together the best Test teams in the world. Cricket fans worldwide are eager to see Australia, the defending champions, face off against South Africa in this prestigious showdown. Both teams have announced their squads, each bringing a blend of experience, emerging talent, and strategic depth.
Australia’s squad for the WTC final 2025 reflects a balanced mix of seasoned players and fresh faces. The team will be captained by Pat Cummins, who leads a formidable pace attack featuring Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland.
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Notably, Cameron Green makes his return after a spinal surgery kept him out of the entire home summer. Green, who recently struck a century in county cricket with Gloucestershire, provides vital support to Australia’s middle order, although he is not expected to bowl before the Caribbean tour.
Young opener Sam Konstas re-enters the squad after impressing in the Sheffield Shield for New South Wales, and he is in contention to open alongside Usman Khawaja.
In the bowling department, Australia prefers left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann over Todd Murphy as Nathan Lyon’s deputy, signaling a strategic move ahead of the Caribbean Test series. The squad also includes other key players such as Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, and Beau Webster.
Brendan Doggett, who starred as the standout performer in South Australia’s Shield final with an 11-wicket haul, is the sole uncapped player and serves as a travelling reserve for injury cover.
South Africa has assembled a robust 15-member squad for their first-ever WTC final appearance, led by captain Temba Bavuma. The Proteas have made only two changes from their previous Test series against Pakistan, with Lungi Ngidi, returning from a groin injury, rejoining the squad.
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Ngidi, who is also part of the IPL’s Royal Challengers Bangalore, adds valuable experience to the bowling attack. The squad features prominent players such as Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj.
South Africa’s team will assemble in Arundel on May 31, with a warm-up match against Zimbabwe scheduled from June 3 to 6 before traveling to London. Their squad’s depth and talent are indicative of their ambition to claim the title and leave a mark on the WTC final 2025.
Teams for the WTC Final 2025
Australia Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.
Traveling Reserve: Brendan Doggett
South Africa Squad:
Temba Bavuma (c), 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