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Australia have the opportunity to add to their impressive ICC trophy cabinet when they take on South Africa in the highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s. Pat Cummins’ team are seeking to successfully defend the title they won in 2023, where they produced an excellent display to beat India by 209 runs at The Oval.

Here is Australia’s squad for the WTC Final: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett

Australia start as favourites for the WTC Final, but they have questions around the make up of the XI. Who partners Usman Khawaja is top of the agenda, as well as whether Cameron Green will make a comeback to Test cricket in this huge clash.

Also, Scott Boland, who was outstanding in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, might not find a place in the team.

Australia predicted XI for the 2025 WTC Final at Lord’s: 1. Usman Khawaja, 2. Marnus Labuschagne, 3. Cameron Green, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Beau Webster, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood

In a big development, Marnus Labuschagne is tipped to open the batting alongside Khawaja. According to Sydney Morning Herald, selectors met to discuss the squad for the WTC Final. While Sam Konstas is in the squad, it is reported he won’t make the final XI. Labuschagne will play two matches for Glamorgan before the big clash against South Africa.

Since marking his revival with a stunning innings on the first morning of the 2024 Boxing Day Test, Konstas has found the going difficult. The 19-year-old has struggled to settle on a style of play at the top of the order, often unable to balance ultra-aggression with the traditional style of batting that put him on the map at the start of the 2024/25 season.

Labuschagne to opener opens the door for Cameron Green to make the XI. He will likely bat at three to keep Steve Smith in his preferred number four slot. Beau Webster, who has made a brilliant start to Test cricket, will provide the all-important balance and fifth bowling option.

Speaking of the bowlers, Scott Boland may find himself unlucky to miss out once again. Boland, who has 56 wickets at an average of 17.66, has regularly found himself waiting for opportunities with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood forming a prolific trio over the years. However, selectors are monitoring the Hazlewood situation closely as the pace bowler missed a recent game for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) due to a shoulder complaint.

The 2025 WTC Final kicks off on June 11.