#WTC The #WTC refers to the ICC World Test Championship, a prestigious international cricket tournament. The final match is scheduled to take place from June 11 to 15, 2025, at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, with South Africa set to face defending champions Australia. Here's what you need to know ¹ ²:
- *Match Details:*
- *Date:* June 11-15, 2025 (Reserve Day: June 16)
- *Venue:* Lord's Cricket Ground, London
- *Start Time:* 10:30 AM Local Time
- *Teams:*
- *South Africa:* Led by Temba Bavuma, they've had an impressive run, winning 8 out of 12 matches and topping the standings with 100 points and a 69.44% win percentage.
- *Australia:* Led by Pat Cummins, they've won 13 out of 19 matches, securing 154 points and a 67.54% win percentage.
- *Key Players:*
- *South Africa:* Kagiso Rabada, a world-class bowler with 47 wickets in 10 Tests, will be crucial to their success.
- *Australia:* Travis Head, a talented batsman with 1177 runs in 19 Tests, will be looking to repeat his heroics from the previous WTC final.
- *Broadcasting:*
- *Pakistan:* PTV and Ten Sports will telecast the match live.
- *Other Countries:* Check your local sports channels or streaming platforms like ICC.tv, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Sports Cricket, and Willow TV.
Tickets for the match are available for purchase on the World Test Championship website, with prices starting at £45 for adults and £15 for Under-16s ³.