 "South Africa and Australia have named their playing XIs for the WTC final. Image: ICC")
South Africa and Australia have officially named their playing XIs for the ICC World Test Championship final . The much-anticipated match is scheduled to start on Wednesday, 11 June, and will take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. South Africa will be led by Temba Bavuma, while Pat Cummins will captain the Australian side.
Check out Auistralia and South Africa’s playing XI
The South African team has a good mix of experienced players and young talent. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton are expected to open the innings, while Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham will play in the middle order. Bavuma will also play a key role with the bat at his usual No. 4 spot.
Kyle Verrynne will be the wicketkeeper for the match. The pace attack also looks strong with Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen all included. Spinner Keshav Maharaj is also in the team to provide variety.
The Australian team also named a strong lineup with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne set to open the batting. Steve Smith, Cameron Green, and Travis Head will play crucial roles in middle-order. Alex Carey will keep wickets behind the stumps.
The Australian bowling attack looks powerful as well. Pat Cummins will lead the side as captain and spearhead the pace attack alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon completes the bowling unit.
South Africa’s playing XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verrynne (wicketkeeper), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Australia’s playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.