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The stage is set for an epic battle as South Africa take on Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The clash, slated as one of the most anticipated red-ball contests of the year, promises high-intensity cricket between two sides that have been dominant throughout the WTC cycle. While Australia are eyeing their second consecutive WTC title, South Africa are on the hunt for their maiden Test championship crown.
Mark Boucher names two crucial players for South Africa against Australia in WTC Final
Former South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has highlighted two relatively young names who could play pivotal roles in South Africa’s pursuit of glory — Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs.
“Ryan Rickelton has been playing nicely for Mumbai Indians and was part of the England tour in 2022. He’s familiar with the conditions, having played quite a few games in England,” Boucher told ESPNCricinfo, emphasizing Rickelton’s adaptability to English pitches.
Boucher also lauded Stubbs, who has made a strong case for himself through consistent domestic performances. He said: “Tristan Stubbs has come back and played a lot of domestic cricket and basically forced his way into the Test side because of the runs that he’s got.”
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A high-voltage game with high stakes at the home of cricket
A high-voltage game with high stakes awaits at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the spiritual home of cricket. As two of the sport’s fiercest competitors—South Africa and Australia—gear up for the WTC 2025 Final, the atmosphere is set to be electric. With the prestige of the Test mace on the line and cricketing pride at stake, this one-off clash promises intense action, tactical battles, and moments of brilliance that could go down in history.
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