WTC Final 2025: FAQs, Prize Money, Teams, Schedule, and What Happens If It Rains
June 10, 2025 | Vishal Dikshit
As the cricketing world gears up for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, here's everything you need to know about the marquee event at Lord’s, featuring defending champions Australia and first-time finalists South Africa.
What is the WTC Final?
The World Test Championship Final determines the best Test team in the world. Initiated in 2019, the WTC runs on a two-year cycle. The top two teams on the points table qualify for the final to contest for the prestigious ICC Test Mace.
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Australia (defending champions)
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South Africa (making their WTC final debut)
South Africa stormed into the final after seven consecutive Test wins, topping the 2023–25 WTC cycle.
Date & Venue
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Start Date: June 11, 2025
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Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
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Match Time: 10:30 AM local time | 09:30 GMT
Reserve Day and Draw Rule
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A reserve day (June 16) is available.
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It will only be used if playing time is lost due to bad weather.
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If the match ends in a draw, tie, or is abandoned, Australia and South Africa will share the trophy.
Prize Money
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Winner: $3.6 million
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Runner-up: $2.1 million
(Prize pool significantly increased from previous editions.)
Teams & Captains
Australia
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Captain: Pat Cummins
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Squad includes: Khawaja, Labuschagne, Smith, Head, Green, Carey, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon
South Africa
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Captain: Temba Bavuma
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Squad includes: Markram, Rabada, Ngidi, Maharaj, Jansen, Bedingham, Rickelton
What Ball Will Be Used?
The match will be played with the Dukes ball, as is customary in England.
Where to Watch
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India: Star Sports, JioCinema
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Australia: Amazon Prime Video
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South Africa: SuperSport
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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USA & Canada: Willow TV
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Other regions: ICC.tv
Weather Forecast
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Day 1 (June 11): Overcast conditions
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Day 2 (June 12): Rain expected
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Days 3-5: Mostly sunny with passing clouds
Quick Facts
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This is the first WTC Final not featuring India
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Australia beat India in the 2023 WTC Final by 209 runs
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Dukes ball has been used in all three WTC Finals
Stay tuned for live coverage and post-match analysis as Australia and South Africa battle for Test supremacy at the iconic Lord’s.
