South Africa vs Australia, WTC Final: Lord's, London -Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, AI predictions and more | Mint

South Africa will close horns with Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Wednesday day (June 11). The collision is played on the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. While defending champions want to regain the title, South Africa will try to clinch their first WTC trophy. Pitch Report – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London the Deck at the Lord’s will help the Pacers in the beginning, but it is expected to be on the drier side as the game progresses and therefore the spinners will help. If the fighters manage to place runs on the board in the first overs without losing wickets, the pitch will be favorable to register a good total. Weather Report – London According to Accuweather, the temperature in London will hang about 20 degrees Celsius at the beginning of the game and will increase to 23 degrees Celsius by the end. The air is expected to be partially sunny throughout the game and there is a negligible chance of rain. Lord’s Cricket Ground – Test Stats Total Matches Played: 147 Matches Won By Batting First: 53 Matches Won by Batting Second: 43 Highest Team Tot: 729/6 at Australia vs England Lowest Team Total: 38/10 at Ireland vs England High Successful Chased: 344/1 by West Indies Vs England Lowest Total Defended: 62/10 at England vs Australia South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground in Tests played: 18 games won: 6 games Lost: 8 matches ending in a draw: 4 Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground in Tests matches: 40 matches won: Head-to-head details matches played: 101 matches won by South Africa: 26 games won by Australia: 54 matches in a traction: 21 Australia vs South Africa in a neutral vover-hood three in neutral tests, with all three played in 1912. Australia has won two of the Tests at Manchester and Lord’s. The third at Nottingham ends in a draw. AI forecasts according to the forecast by Grok: Australia will win the 2025 WTC final against South Africa. Steve Smith is likely to score the most runs and Pat Cummins will take the most wickets. Australia’s experience with the Lord and the present form give them an edge. Smith’s recent five centuries and Cummins’ 6/45 in Sydney withheld their dominance, despite South Africa’s strong pace attack. According to the forecast by Chatgpt: Australia are the favorites to win the WTC final 2025 at Lord’s, thanks to their experienced pace attack and a strong batting depth. Steve Smith is likely to score the most runs, given his excellent record in English conditions. Pat Cummins is expected to take the most wickets and use Lord’s swing-friendly pitch. South Africa can fight hard, but Australia’s balance and familiarity with the venue give them a clear advantage.