- 📅2025 World Test Championship: Australia vs South Africa
- 📊Date: 11th-15th June 2025
- 🕡Time: 10:30 AM BST
- 📍Venue: Lord’s, London, England
The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown at Lord’s as Australia take on South Africa in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final, starting Wednesday, June 11.
With the prestigious mace and bragging rights on the line, two of the game’s most fearsome pace attacks will lock horns in a five-day battle expected to test technique, temperament, and tactical depth.
Australia are aiming to defend their crown, while South Africa are appearing in their first ever WTC final—bringing a mix of raw talent and quiet confidence.
Below, we break down the latest odds, top betting tips, and provide our match prediction ahead of this eagerly anticipated clash.
📊 Latest Betting Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia to win | 2/5 |
| South Africa to win | 11/4 |
| Steve Smith – Top 1st Innings Run Scorer | 4/1 |
| Kagiso Rabada – Top Match Bowler | 4/1 |
Odds subject to change. Always check with your bookmaker for the latest prices.
💡 Betting Tips
✅ Australia to win – 2/5
Australia are clear favourites for a reason. They’re the reigning champions, ranked No. 1 in Tests, and bring an experienced, balanced squad to Lord’s.
🎯 Steve Smith – Top 1st Innings Bat – 4/1
Smith loves batting at Lord’s and already has multiple hundreds at the venue. In big finals, big players often step up—and Smith fits the bill.
🔥 Rabada – Top Match Bowler – 4/1
Kagiso Rabada has an excellent record in English conditions and will be key to South Africa’s chances. He’s capable of turning the game in a single spell
🌀 Spin to play a role (Back in-play)
Both sides have frontline spinners (Nathan Lyon and Keshav Maharaj), and with Steve Smith suggesting the pitch will wear, spin markets could be a late value play.
🎲 Wildcard Tip – Tristan Stubbs Most Match Sixes – 13/2
If you fancy a long shot, Tristan Stubbs is an aggressive middle-order bat and has been highlighted as a potential “X-factor” for South Africa by no less than Matthew Hayden.
🧠 Match Prediction
Expect a competitive, tightly contested match. South Africa’s bowling can trouble anyone, but their batting depth remains a concern against a disciplined Aussie attack.
Prediction: Australia to win by 3 wickets or 70–100 runs
Experience in finals, the ability to bat deep, and a well-rounded bowling unit should see Australia edge it—though expect South Africa to fight hard across five days.
📌 Final Betting Recommendations
- Back Australia to win (2/5)
- Steve Smith to top score in first innings (4/1)
- Rabada to take most wickets in match (4/1)
- Optional: Spin to dominate late – Lyon/Maharaj top wicket taker (in-play)
- Wildcard: Tristan Stubbs Most Match Sixes (13/2)
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