US EditionSouth Africa Wins Toss and Bowling First Against Australia in WTC Final
- On June 11, 2025, at Lord's, the South African skipper Temba Bavuma elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the World Test Championship final against Australia.
- The decision to bowl was influenced by overcast conditions and cloud cover, despite Australia captain Pat Cummins expressing they were happy to bat first.
- Ahead of the World Test Championship final, South Africa revealed their squad changes, including the promotion of Wiaan Mulder, while counting on pace bowlers Rabada, Jansen, and Maharaj to test Australia’s seasoned batting lineup.
- South Africa has won their last seven Tests to qualify first and Bavuma called the final 'massive' while Cummins said the pitch 'may take turn later in the game.'
- This choice suggests South Africa aims to leverage favourable bowling conditions early, while Australia must adapt to a challenging start at a neutral venue where they have been unbeaten for 10 years.
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World Test Championship final LIVE: Labuschagne falls early South Africa dominate Australia’s top order
Australia takes on South Africa for the World Test championship of cricket in Lords beginning with day one at 7.30pm AEST. The match will be broadcast on Amazon Prime. Follow live news, scores, updates and results.
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