June 9, 2025: As the cricketing world gears up for the high-voltage ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa, all eyes will be on Australia’s seasoned batters Steve Smith and Travis Head. The duo played a decisive role in Australia’s historic win over India at The Oval in the 2023 final, helping secure their first WTC title.
Now, the challenge is even steeper. If Australia wants to become the first team to successfully defend the WTC crown, they’ll need Smith and Head to rise to the occasion once again with match-defining performances.
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However, standing in their way is South Africa’s fearsome pace attack. Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi form a lethal trio capable of turning the tide in favor of the Proteas, who are hungry for their first-ever world title in international cricket.
With both teams stacked with firepower and high stakes on the line, the final promises to be a gripping contest between legacy and ambition.