South Africa and Australia captains with WTC mace in the balcony of the historic Lord’s StadiumImage Credit Source: Alex Davidson -CC/ICC Via Getty Images
The waiting clocks are about to end. It is a matter of a few hours and then the biggest match of Test cricket will be played at the historic Lord’s Stadium in London. The final match of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 between South Africa and Australia will begin on Wednesday 11 June at Lord’s. This final will decide who wins the third WTC title? Which captain will pick up the famous mace of Test cricket? But before that it is also important to know that the ground of Lord’s has proved to be good for which team?
The third cycle of WTC, which started in 2023, ends with the final to be played from 11 to 15 June at Lord’s. While Team India made a place in the last two finals, this time South Africa has replaced it, which will play this final for the first time. South Africa finished first in the points table. At the same time, Australia was in second place, which won the previous championship. Australia won that win in London but then the ground was of Oval. This time the final is in Lord’s.
Two teams. One dream 👑
South Africa and Australia are ready to car their names in lords history 🤩#Cricket #Cricketreels #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/fgeid10jxv
– ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2025
Whose record in Lord’s?
Now the question is that Lord’s ground has been lucky for South Africa and Australia? This question is being asked because it is a neutral ground for both teams. But the figures and history shows that this ground is not less than a home ground for both teams. Australia and South Africa have gained immense success on this ground.
If you look at the records, since the Second World War, Australia has played 23 Test matches in Lord’s and has lost only 2 times. At the same time, Australia has won in 12 matches. On the other hand, the numbers of South Africa are also strong. Since his return to cricket in 1991-92, South Africa has played 7 Tests at Lord’s, out of which it has won 5 and had to face defeat in just 1.
Whose pan is heavily in the head to head?
That is, the ground of Lord’s has proved to be absolutely good for both these teams. In such a situation, the hope of getting exciting the final increases. Talking about the test records of both, the pan is heavy in Australia here. Out of a total of 101 Test matches, Australia have won 54, while South Africa won 26. At the same time, 21 matches are over on draw. If we talk about this WTC cycle, then both teams appeared in strong form before reaching the finals. While South Africa crushed Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while the series draw with India, Australia defeated Team India and defeated Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.