2025 WTC Final: Bavuma leads South Africa against fancied Australia (Lords)

Tenda Bavuma leads South Africa’s 15-member squad for their historic first appearance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at Lord’s.

South Africa’s road to the WTC Final started with with a 1-1 draw at home against India. When India unexpectedly lost 0-3 at home to New Zealand, it opened the door for South Africa to make the final.

South Africa’s top order will be formed around the dependable trio of Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, and Ryan Rickelton.

South Africa squad for WTC Final vs Australia: Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson.

May 2025.