WTC Final 2025: Australia vs South Africa Stats & Records at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

WTC Final 2025: Australia vs South Africa Stats & Records at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

After the exciting action over the last two years in the third cycle of the World Test Championship, Australia and South Africa, after playing outstanding cricket, especially in the second half, finally secured the top two spots in the points table and reached the WTC 2025 Finals. This match will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground from 11th to 15th June. The match is expected to be very exciting, and in this article, we will discuss how Australia and South Africa have played at Lord's Cricket Ground so far, their head-to-head stats, and much more.

Lord’s Cricket Ground: Key Stats

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at Lord's Cricket Ground is expected to be balanced for batters and bowlers. However, the English pitches and weather are known for providing early movement for the pacers, and the same is expected in this match as well. Spinners will also come into play, but only in the last couple of days if the pitch dries up. The average first innings score at this ground is 310, and according to previous records, and the team batting first has a slightly better chance of winning the match.

Head-to-Head at Lord’s

Australia and South Africa have only played a test match at Lord's Cricket Ground once in cricket history. It was played in 1912, and in that match, Australia defeated South Africa by 10 wickets. This match was part of a triangular series between Australia, South Africa, and England.

Australia and South Africa’s Recent Form

If you talk about recent form, South Africa has especially been in amazing form over the last year and is coming off an exceptional record of winning the last 8 Test matches in a row. On the other hand, Australia, under the leadership of Pat Cummins, is also coming off winning the last two Test series against India and Sri Lanka, securing a spot in the WTC finals.

Key Records and Opportunities

South Africa: They have a chance to lift the ICC trophy after 27 years by winning this match.

Australia: On the other hand, Australia can become the first team to defend the WTC title and secure their second WTC championship.

Australia at Lord’s: Test Record (Summary)

South Africa at Lord’s: Test Record (Summary)

WTC 2025: South Africa Playing XI

WTC 2025: Australia Playing XI