Australia announced its playing eleven(Australia )

World Test Championship: The final match of the World Test Championship i.e. WTC will begin on June 11 at Lord’s, in which there will be a fierce competition between Australia and South Africa. Both the teams have announced their playing eleven a day before the historic final. South Africa was the first to announce its playing eleven. Shortly after this, Australia  (Australia )  also revealed the names of its 11 players.

Labuschagne will open for the first time

Marnus Labuschagne, who has been the number-1 batsman in Tests, will be seen opening the innings with experienced Usman Khawaja. Labuschagne used to play at number-3 before this. The responsibility of the middle order has been given to Steve Smith and Travis Head and wicketkeeper Alex Carey. All-rounder Cameron Green will play his first Test after back surgery, while Beau Webster has retained his place in the playing XI. Cameron Green played his last Test match against New Zealand in March last year. Since then he was away from the field due to injury.

Talking about bowling, captain Pat Cummins will be supported by Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc in the pace attack. Scott Boland has missed out on a place in the playing XI. Nathan Lyon is the only speller spinner. The Australian team will have high expectations from Nathan at Lord’s.

Australia eyes second title
Australia is the WTC defending champion. Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, Australia is eyeing to capture the WTC title for the second time in a row. At the same time, South Africa has a chance to become the WTC champion for the first time. Whoever wins, history is sure to be made in the World Test Championship this time as South Africa and Australia are going to clash at Lord’s after 113 years. Before this, the last time the two teams clashed was in the year 1912.

Playing XI of both teams

Australia’s playing XI for WTC Final: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa

South Africa’s playing XI for WTC Final: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper), Marco Johnson, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.