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South Africa vs Australia - Players & Playing XI · ICC World Test Championship 2025
ICC World Test Championship
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Match Final
Result
Head-to-Head Record
SA 1
4 matches
2 AUS
1 Draw
Based on 4 H2H matches (2022–2025)
Last 4 H2H Results (SA perspective)
W
D
L
L
SA Form
Season Comparison
69.2%
Win %
73.3%
297.8
Avg Runs
342.4
211.5
Avg Conceded
226.1
9.7
Avg Wickets
9.7
4.1
Avg Sixes
3.2
36.8
Avg Boundaries
38.5
Current Standings
#0
SA
W0 L0
0 pts
#0
AUS
W0 L0
0 pts
Active Streaks
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Josh Hazlewood
AUS
10
Wickets (1+)
Steven Smith
AUS
9
Catches (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
7
Catches (1+)
Steven Smith
AUS
6
Runs (20+)
Steven Smith
AUS
6
Fours (2+)
Marnus Labuschagne
AUS
6
Catches (1+)
Travis Head
AUS
5
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
3
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 4 H2H matches
Lord's
London, England
Based on the last 15 Test matches at this venue (since Aug 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Avg Total Runs
895.5
Avg 1st Inn
243.6
Avg 2nd Inn
276.7
Avg Sixes
5.3
Avg Fours
101.1
Bat 1st Win %
54%
Boundary %
48.7%
Seam Econ
3.30
Spin Econ
3.23
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG vs SL 29 Aug 2024 | 427/10 (102) | 196/10 (55.3) | 1166 |
| SA vs AUS 11 Jun 2025 | 212/10 (56.4) | 138/10 (57.1) | 839 |
| ENG vs IND 10 Jul 2025 | 387/10 (112.3) | 387/10 (119.2) | 1136 |
| ENG vs NZ 04 Jun 2026 | 140/10 (39.4) | 113/10 (29.5) | 617 |
| ENG vs PAK 27 Aug 2026 | 290/10 (66.4) | 110/10 (37.2) | 802 |
SA at Lord's
2
Won
0
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
19.8
Highest Score
73
Top Scorer
Sarel Erwee
73 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kagiso Rabada
10 wkts
AUS at Lord's
1
Won
1
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
24
Highest Score
110
Top Scorer
Steven Smith
268 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Pat Cummins
10 wkts
Hit Rates
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SA Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
AUS Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
1
2
3
4
6
7
9
10
11
Aiden Markram
Batsman
Ryan Rickelton
Wicketkeeper
Wiaan Mulder
Allrounder
Temba Bavuma
Middle Order Batter
C
5
Tristan Stubbs
Wicketkeeper
David Bedingham
Wicketkeeper
Kyle Verreynne
Wicketkeeper
WK
8
Marco Jansen
Allrounder
Keshav Maharaj
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
Bowler
Lungi Ngidi
Bowler
Australia
Playing XI in this match
Australia · Innings 1
c David Bedingham b Kagiso Rabada
0 (20)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen
17 (56)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 30.36
c Aiden Markram b Kagiso Rabada
4 (3)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 133.33
c Marco Jansen b Aiden Markram
66 (112)
10×4 · 0×6 · SR 58.93
c Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen
11 (13)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 84.62
c David Bedingham b Kagiso Rabada
72 (92)
11×4 · 0×6 · SR 78.26
Alex Carey
(wk)
b Keshav Maharaj
23 (31)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 74.19
Pat Cummins
(c)
b Kagiso Rabada
1 (6)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 16.67
b Kagiso Rabada
1 (12)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 8.33
b Marco Jansen
0 (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
not out
0* (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | c David Bedingham b Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen | 17 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 30.36 |
| Cameron Green | c Aiden Markram b Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Steven Smith | c Marco Jansen b Aiden Markram | 66 | 112 | 10 | 0 | 58.93 |
| Travis Head | c Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Beau Webster | c David Bedingham b Kagiso Rabada | 72 | 92 | 11 | 0 | 78.26 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | b Keshav Maharaj | 23 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 74.19 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | b Kagiso Rabada | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Mitchell Starc | b Kagiso Rabada | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Nathan Lyon | b Marco Jansen | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
212/10
(56.4 ov)
FoW
1-12 (Usman Khawaja, 6.3 ov), 2-16 (Cameron Green, 6.6 ov), 3-46 (Marnus Labuschagne, 17.6 ov), 4-67 (Travis Head, 23.2 ov), 5-146 (Steven Smith, 41.6 ov), 6-192 (Alex Carey, 51.1 ov), 7-199 (Pat Cummins, 52.4 ov), 8-210 (Beau Webster, 54.4 ov), 9-211 (Nathan Lyon, 55.5 ov), 10-212 (Mitchell Starc, 56.4 ov)
South Africa · Bowling
15.4-5-51-5 · Econ 3.31
5/51
wd 0 · nb 1
14-5-49-3 · Econ 3.5
3/49
wd 0 · nb 2
8-0-45-0 · Econ 5.63
0/45
wd 0 · nb 2
11-3-36-0 · Econ 3.27
0/36
wd 0 · nb 5
6-0-19-1 · Econ 3.17
1/19
6 ov
2-0-5-1 · Econ 2.5
1/5
2 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 15.4 | 5 | 51 | 5 | 3.31 | 0 | 1 |
| Marco Jansen | 14 | 5 | 49 | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 2 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 8 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5.63 | 0 | 2 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 11 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 3.27 | 0 | 5 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 6 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 3.17 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
b Mitchell Starc
0 (6)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Usman Khawaja b Mitchell Starc
16 (23)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 69.57
b Pat Cummins
6 (44)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 13.64
Temba Bavuma
(c)
c Marnus Labuschagne b Pat Cummins
36 (84)
4×4 · 1×6 · SR 42.86
b Josh Hazlewood
2 (13)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 15.38
c Alex Carey b Pat Cummins
45 (111)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 40.54
Kyle Verreynne
(wk)
lbw b Pat Cummins
13 (39)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 33.33
c Pat Cummins b Pat Cummins
0 (3)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
run out (Travis Head)
7 (15)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 46.67
c Beau Webster b Pat Cummins
1 (6)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 16.67
not out
0* (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | b Mitchell Starc | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Usman Khawaja b Mitchell Starc | 16 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 69.57 |
| Wiaan Mulder | b Pat Cummins | 6 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 13.64 |
| Temba Bavuma (c) | c Marnus Labuschagne b Pat Cummins | 36 | 84 | 4 | 1 | 42.86 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Josh Hazlewood | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15.38 |
| David Bedingham | c Alex Carey b Pat Cummins | 45 | 111 | 6 | 0 | 40.54 |
| Kyle Verreynne (wk) | lbw b Pat Cummins | 13 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Marco Jansen | c Pat Cummins b Pat Cummins | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | run out (Travis Head) | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 46.67 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c Beau Webster b Pat Cummins | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Lungi Ngidi | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
138/10
(57.1 ov)
FoW
1-0 (Aiden Markram, 0.6 ov), 2-19 (Ryan Rickelton, 8.4 ov), 3-25 (Wiaan Mulder, 15.2 ov), 4-30 (Tristan Stubbs, 20.2 ov), 5-94 (Temba Bavuma, 39.2 ov), 6-126 (Kyle Verreynne, 51.3 ov), 7-126 (Marco Jansen, 51.6 ov), 8-135 (David Bedingham, 55.2 ov), 9-138 (Keshav Maharaj, 56.5 ov), 10-138 (Kagiso Rabada, 57.1 ov)
Australia · Bowling
13-3-41-2 · Econ 3.15
2/41
13 ov
15-5-27-1 · Econ 1.8
1/27
15 ov
Pat Cummins
(c)
18.1-6-28-6 · Econ 1.55
6/28
wd 0 · nb 1
8-3-12-0 · Econ 1.5
0/12
8 ov
3-0-20-0 · Econ 6.67
0/20
wd 0 · nb 1
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 13 | 3 | 41 | 2 | 3.15 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 15 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 18.1 | 6 | 28 | 6 | 1.55 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Lyon | 8 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 0 | 1 |
Australia · Innings 3 207/10 (65 ov)
c Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen
22 (64)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 34.38
c Kyle Verreynne b Kagiso Rabada
6 (23)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 26.09
c Wiaan Mulder b Kagiso Rabada
0 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
lbw b Lungi Ngidi
13 (25)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 52
b Wiaan Mulder
9 (18)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
lbw b Lungi Ngidi
9 (11)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 81.82
Alex Carey
(wk)
lbw b Kagiso Rabada
43 (50)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 86
Pat Cummins
(c)
b Lungi Ngidi
6 (5)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 120
not out
58* (136)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 42.65
lbw b Kagiso Rabada
2 (13)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 15.38
c Keshav Maharaj b Aiden Markram
17 (53)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 32.08
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen | 22 | 64 | 2 | 0 | 34.38 |
| Usman Khawaja | c Kyle Verreynne b Kagiso Rabada | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 26.09 |
| Cameron Green | c Wiaan Mulder b Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Smith | lbw b Lungi Ngidi | 13 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| Travis Head | b Wiaan Mulder | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Beau Webster | lbw b Lungi Ngidi | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | lbw b Kagiso Rabada | 43 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 86 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | b Lungi Ngidi | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Mitchell Starc | not out | 58* | 136 | 5 | 0 | 42.65 |
| Nathan Lyon | lbw b Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15.38 |
| Josh Hazlewood | c Keshav Maharaj b Aiden Markram | 17 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 32.08 |
Total
207/10
(65 ov)
FoW
1-28 (Usman Khawaja, 10.2 ov), 2-28 (Cameron Green, 10.4 ov), 3-44 (Marnus Labuschagne, 17.5 ov), 4-48 (Steven Smith, 18.5 ov), 5-64 (Beau Webster, 22.6 ov), 6-66 (Travis Head, 23.4 ov), 7-73 (Pat Cummins, 24.5 ov), 8-134 (Alex Carey, 38.2 ov), 9-148 (Nathan Lyon, 42.4 ov), 10-207 (Josh Hazlewood, 64.6 ov)
South Africa · Bowling
18-1-59-4 · Econ 3.28
4/59
wd 0 · nb 5
18-3-58-1 · Econ 3.22
1/58
wd 0 · nb 3
8-1-18-1 · Econ 2.25
1/18
wd 0 · nb 2
13-1-38-3 · Econ 2.92
3/38
13 ov
6-1-17-0 · Econ 2.83
0/17
6 ov
2-1-5-1 · Econ 2.5
1/5
2 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 18 | 1 | 59 | 4 | 3.28 | 0 | 5 |
| Marco Jansen | 18 | 3 | 58 | 1 | 3.22 | 0 | 3 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 8 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2.25 | 0 | 2 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 13 | 1 | 38 | 3 | 2.92 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 6 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 2.83 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 4 282/5 (83.4 ov)
c Travis Head b Josh Hazlewood
136 (207)
14×4 · 0×6 · SR 65.7
c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc
6 (8)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 75
c Marnus Labuschagne b Mitchell Starc
27 (50)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 54
Temba Bavuma
(c)
c Alex Carey b Pat Cummins
66 (134)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 49.25
b Mitchell Starc
8 (43)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 18.6
not out
21* (49)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 42.86
Kyle Verreynne
(wk)
not out
4* (13)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 30.77
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | c Travis Head b Josh Hazlewood | 136 | 207 | 14 | 0 | 65.7 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Marnus Labuschagne b Mitchell Starc | 27 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 54 |
| Temba Bavuma (c) | c Alex Carey b Pat Cummins | 66 | 134 | 5 | 0 | 49.25 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Mitchell Starc | 8 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 18.6 |
| David Bedingham | not out | 21* | 49 | 1 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Kyle Verreynne (wk) | not out | 4* | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30.77 |
Total
282/5
(83.4 ov)
DNB
Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen
FoW
1-9 (Ryan Rickelton, 2.1 ov), 2-70 (Wiaan Mulder, 17.4 ov), 3-217 (Temba Bavuma, 58.6 ov), 4-241 (Tristan Stubbs, 70.3 ov), 5-276 (Aiden Markram, 80.6 ov)
Australia · Bowling
14.4-1-66-3 · Econ 4.58
3/66
14.4 ov
19-2-58-1 · Econ 3.05
1/58
19 ov
Pat Cummins
(c)
17-0-59-1 · Econ 3.47
1/59
wd 0 · nb 1
26-4-66-0 · Econ 2.54
0/66
26 ov
5-0-13-0 · Econ 2.6
0/13
wd 0 · nb 1
2-0-8-0 · Econ 4
0/8
2 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 14.4 | 1 | 66 | 3 | 4.58 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 19 | 2 | 58 | 1 | 3.05 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 17 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 3.47 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Lyon | 26 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 2.54 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2.6 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Head | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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South Africa vs Australia: who played
South Africa won by 5 wickets in ICC World Test Championship 2025 at Lord's on 11 June 2025. Aiden Markram top-scored with 136 off 207 balls and Pat Cummins took 6/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Who won South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa won by 5 wickets.
When and where was South Africa vs Australia played?
South Africa vs Australia was played at Lord's, London on Wednesday 11 June 2025, in ICC World Test Championship 2025.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa scored 138/10 in 57.1 overs. Australia scored 212/10 in 56.4 overs.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Australia?
Aiden Markram top-scored with 136 off 207 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Australia?
Pat Cummins took 6/28 in 18.1 overs.