Archive · 9 Jun 2025
South Africa Advances to WTC Final After Dominant Run
South Africa's cricket team is going to the final of the World Test Championship!
They won seven games in a row to get there.
They played some tough matches, including a series against India that ended in a draw.
After a rough patch where they lost a series, they bounced back strongly.
Now, they're set to play against Australia in London to try and win the championship.
The team's success is due to great performances from both batters and bowlers, especially Kagiso Rabada who took the most wickets.
South Africa qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final.
The Proteas won seven consecutive Test matches to reach the final.
South Africa had a 1-1 series draw against India in the 2023-24 season.
South Africa will face Australia in the final at Lord's.
Kagiso Rabada took 47 wickets, the most for South Africa in the WTC cycle.
- Who
- South Africa and Australia
- What
- ICC World Test Championship final
- When
- Starting Wednesday, June 11
- Where
- Lord's, London
- Why
- To compete for the World Test Championship title
- Sport
- Cricket
- Event
- WTC 2023-25 Final
- Teams
- South Africa, Australia
- Venue
- Lord's, London
- South Africa's Top Wicket Taker
- Kagiso Rabada (47 wickets)
Sources
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