With the World Test Championship Final approaching on June 11 at the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, South Africa has announced its playing XI, led by captain Temba Bavuma. The team features many players from their recent successful Test outings.
The lineup reflects consistency, as there are no unexpected changes. South Africa will field a team similar to the one that recently triumphed against Pakistan in their last Test series.
The batting lineup is anchored by skipper Temba Bavuma, joined by Aiden Markram, who aims to translate his good form from IPL 2025 into Test cricket, where he has had mixed results. Ryan Rickelton and Kyle Verreynne, known for their reliability in longer formats, will also play key roles. The middle order consists of Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham, both of whom have been making positive contributions with the bat.
On the bowling front, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen will lead the pace attack, with Lungi Ngidi adding extra strength. Keshav Maharaj remains the team’s sole specialist spinner.
### South Africa’s Playing XI for the WTC Final
– Temba Bavuma (c)
– Aiden Markram
– Ryan Rickelton
– Wiaan Mulder
– Tristan Stubbs
– David Bedingham
– Kyle Verreynne
– Marco Jansen
– Keshav Maharaj
– Kagiso Rabada
– Lungi Ngidi
This clash is expected to be high-stakes as both teams aim for glory in the championship.
