South Africa are set to play their first-ever WTC final after finishing at the top of the 2023-25 cycle. The Proteas secured eight wins and suffered three defeats in 11 matches. They recorded series victories over Pakistan, the West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, while they shared the points against India.
"It is a huge, huge moment for South African cricket. It is a final, and it's being played at Lord's. So the whole country will be behind our team, and hopefully, we'll pull it through. I'm looking forward to the challenge," AB de Villiers said.
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However, South Africa will face a tough task as they take on defending champions Australia. The Aussies secured 13 wins out of 19 Tests in the 2023–25 cycle. Australia will be high on confidence, having convincingly beaten India by 209 runs in the previous WTC final.
I Feel Australia Are Favourites for the WTC Final - AB de Villiers
"It's a well-balanced team, and I'm quietly confident in the ability to upset Australia. I use the word "upset" because I feel Australia are favourites for the WTC final. Very experienced, well-oiled machine of a team, so it will not be easy for South Africa," the former cricketer said.
South Africa to Make Their Debut in the WTC Final
The World Test Championship has added much-needed significance and excitement to bilateral Test series worldwide. India and New Zealand finished as the top two teams and qualified for the final.
However, in the 2021-23 final, Australia dominated India, winning by a convincing 209 runs at the Oval. This triumph marked Australia’s first ICC trophy in the Test Championship format.
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