South Africa Announces Squad for WTC Final 2025 Against Australia
Cricket South Africa has unveiled a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia, starting June 11 at Lord’s. Lungi Ngidi returns after injury, replacing Kwena Maphaka. Only two changes were made from the previous squad. South Africa topped the WTC standings with an impressive 69.44% points, winning 8 of 12 Tests.
For the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023-25, South Africa has named a strong 15-member squad led by Temba Bavuma. The final will take place against defending champions Australia from June 11 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. A major boost comes with the return of pacer Lungi Ngidi, who has recovered from a groin injury. South Africa maintained consistency by retaining most of their core players from the previous series. Only two players — Kwena Maphaka and Matthew Breetzke — were excluded from the squad that faced Pakistan, while spinner Senuran Muthusamy replaced Dane Piedt and Corbin Bosch kept his spot over Gerald Coetzee.
South Africa Squad For WTC Final:
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson.
Balance and Ngidi’s return, emphasizing the importance of selection consistency. South Africa topped the WTC standings with a point percentage of 69.44, winning 8 out of 12 matches. The final squad highlights South Africa’s intention to bring their best unit to challenge Australia in English conditions.
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