Introduction: World Test Championship & Betting with Lotus365
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) began in 2019 and the 2025 match is its third final. Australia won the inaugural final in 2021 and, again in 2023 against India. Now, defending champions Australia face South Africa—making their debut in a WTC Final—at Lord’s (June 11–15, with June 16 as reserve).
For fans looking to join the action, Lotus365 is the go-to platform. Whether you use the Lotus365 App or log in with Lotus365 Login on desktop, you can place live bets on WTC markets seamlessly.
1. How the WTC Works
- The WTC is a two‑year Test cycle. Teams earn points per match: 12 for a win, 4 for a draw, etc.
- Australia played 19 Tests (13 W – 2 D – 4 L, 67.54% PCT), South Africa played 12 (8 W – 1 D – 3 L, 69.44% PCT).
- Top two teams qualified; South Africa topped the table, Australia second. Both now battle for the trophy at Lord’s.
2. Squads & In-Form Players
Australia
- Captain/Bowler: Pat Cummins
- Batters: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
- In form: Travis Head topped Australia’s WTC scoring with 1,177 runs & centuries. Hazlewood was top IPL bowler and strong at Lord’s. Boland’s recent form includes a 10-wicket haul.
South Africa
- Captain/Batsman: Temba Bavuma
- Batters: Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson
- In form: Bavuma averages 67 in last 8 Tests with big contributions. Rabada is ICC No. 2, with 47 wickets at 19.97, and over 13 Lord’s wickets at ~19. Stubbs is the X-factor endorsed by Matthew Hayden.
3. Pitch, Weather & Key Matchups
- Lord’s pitch tends to favor spin mid-game; footmarks develop, and cloud cover adds swing.
- Weather is mixed—could influence toss & sessionality.
- Watch battles such as Steve Smith vs Keshav Maharaj, Khawaja vs Rabada, Bavuma vs Hazlewood, and spin-friendly duels.
4. Betting on WTC Final via Lotus365
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5. Predicting the Winner
- Australia are favorites: unbeaten, stacked pace attack (Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc, Lyon), plus strong batting.
- South Africa are confident underdogs: form wicket‑takers (Rabada, Jansen), middle‑order firepower (Bavuma, Stubbs), and redemption drive.
- If conditions aid spin/swing or Proteas strike early, SA might edge it; otherwise, experience favors Australia.
My pick: Australia will likely retain the title, but don’t dismiss a surprise by South Africa riding their momentum and hunger.
6. WTC Records at a Glance
- Champions:
- 2021: India vs New Zealand (NZ winners)
- 2023: Australia beat India
- 2025: Potential back-to-back Aussie title, or South Africa’s first WTC trophy.
- Individual Records:
- Steve Smith: Most catches in WTC history (43).
- Rabada: Leading wicket-taker for SA in WTC—47 wickets, including exceptional Lord’s record .
- Hazlewood: IPL standout with Lord’s success .
Conclusion
The 2025 WTC Final at Lord’s is set to be a classic. Australia’s pace battery and championship hunger are formidable, but South Africa’s in-form attack, inspired batting, and emotional drive make them genuine challengers.
For cricket fans and bettors alike, Lotus365 offers top-tier access—Lotus365 Login is simple, the Lotus365 App enables live wagering, and the odds markets are rich. Explore match-winner bets, top player prop bets (e.g., Rabada 5+ wickets), or session-specific markets with confidence.
May the best team win—and may your Lotus365 bets add even more thrill to the grand stage of Test cricket.
