Australia captain Pat Cummins and his South African counterpart Temba Bavuma are basking in fan support following their teams' qualification for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final. With tickets for the showdown at Lord's set to go on sale this week.
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Australia secured their spot in the prestigious event by clinching a 3-1 series win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while South Africa earned their first-ever berth in the final with a 2-0 triumph against Pakistan at home. The much-anticipated one-off Test will commence on June 11 at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
The ticket release is scheduled for 10am GMT on January 31, with an exclusive 48-hour priority window for fans starting at 10am GMT on January 29, adding to the excitement.
Australia, who lifted the World Test Championship trophy in 2023 after defeating India at The Oval, are eager to defend their title. Cummins expressed his team's enthusiasm, highlighting the significance of returning to Lord's and reminiscing about past successes.
Bavuma, leading South Africa for the first time in this event, shared his excitement and gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans. He emphasized the pride and anticipation felt throughout South Africa ahead of the match against one of the cricketing world's top teams. The prospect of playing at Lord's, he noted, adds an extra layer of honor to the contest.
Tickets for the final start at £45 for adults and £15 for Under-16s, and can be secured through worldtestchampionship.com, promising fans an unforgettable week of Test cricket.
