South Africa and Australia face off in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, starting June 11. Their history goes back to 1902, with 101 tests played. But what about the last 10 matches? That’s what really matters.
In the current championship cycle, South Africa topped the points table, winning 8 out of 12 matches. Australia came in second, with 13 wins and 4 losses out of 19 matches. The two teams have a long history, with Australia dominating the head-to-head record – 54 wins to South Africa’s 26. However, 21 matches ended in a draw.
Looking at the last 10 matches, South Africa has a slight edge. They won 5 matches, while Australia won 4, and only 1 match ended in a draw. These recent outcomes could give us a clue about what to expect in the final.
Here are the key details for the final match:
- June 11-15
- Rest day on June 16
- Match starts at 3 pm Indian time
- Lord’s Cricket Ground is the venue
Let’s take a look at the teams:
The South African squad includes Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, and Senuran Muthusamy.
The Australian team features Usman Khawaja, Sam Konsztowski, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, and Matt Kuhnemann.
The stage is set for an exciting final match. Will South Africa’s recent form give them an edge, or will Australia’s overall record prove to be the deciding factor? We’ll have to wait and see.