It’s game on at Lord’s Cricket Ground in England, where Australia and South Africa are set to clash in the World Test Championship final. The stage is set, with both teams announcing their playing elevens. But what can we expect from the pitch?
Clouds are forecast to loom over Lord’s from June 11 to 15, with a chance of rain. This could play into the hands of the bowlers, making life tough for the batsmen. To succeed, they’ll need to dig deep and rely on solid technique.
So, who’s got this? Both teams boast an array of talent, making it a tricky call. Australia’s overall record is impressive, with 54 wins in 101 Test matches against South Africa. However, the Proteas have had the upper hand in recent encounters, taking five of the last ten matches.
Here are the teams:
Australia
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Cameron Green
- Steve Smith
- Travis Head
- Beau Webster
- Alex Carey (wicketkeeper)
- PAT Cummins (captain)
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Lyon
- Josh Hazlewood
South Africa
- Ryan Rickelton
- Aiden Markram
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- Vihan Mulder
- Tristan Stubbs
- David Bedingham
- Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper)
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
It’s all set to be a thrilling contest. Who will come out on top? One thing’s for sure – the cricket world will be watching with bated breath.