Australia has named its playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa, set to begin on Wednesday at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The squad features a blend of experience and fresh talent, with Marnus Labuschagne moving up to open alongside Usman Khawaja and all-rounder Cameron Green returning to the side after injury.
The pace attack will be led by captain Pat Cummins, with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood completing a formidable trio. Nathan Lyon is the sole specialist spinner, while Beau Webster retains his place to provide additional support with both bat and ball. Alex Carey will take the gloves as wicketkeeper.
Australia’s Playing XI for the World Test Championship Final:
| No. | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Usman Khawaja | Opening Batter |
| 2 | Marnus Labuschagne | Opening Batter |
| 3 | Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| 4 | Steve Smith | Batter |
| 5 | Travis Head | Batter |
| 6 | Beau Webster | All-rounder |
| 7 | Alex Carey (wk) | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| 8 | Pat Cummins (c) | Captain/Bowler |
| 9 | Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
| 10 | Nathan Lyon | Bowler (Spinner) |
| 11 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
The selection sees Josh Hazlewood preferred over Scott Boland, and the team aims to defend its WTC title with a balanced lineup that combines batting depth and a potent bowling attack. The final promises to be a high-stakes contest as Australia faces South Africa, who are making their first appearance in a WTC final.
