The International Cricket Council, aka ICC, officially declared the match officials for the much-awaited 2025 WTC Final between Australia and South Africa. The match will take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from 11 to 15. This is going to be a thrilling showdown between two of the strongest teams in world cricket.
While Australia will try to defend their title after winning the 2023 edition, South Africa will be making their first appearance in a World Test Championship final. In addition to its reputation, the final offers a far larger reward fund, which heightens the contest’s excitement.
Two Indian names stand out among the selected match officials—Javagal Srinath will serve as the Match Referee, and Nitin Menon has been named the Fourth Umpire. While in the playing field for umpiring duties are Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) and Richard Illingworth (England). Keeping watch from the TV booth will be Richard Kettleborough (England).
The declaration by the ICC shows its ongoing commitment to upholding the sport’s highest standards, particularly for a major event such as the World Test Championship Final.
As Australia and South Africa prepare for a titanic struggle for Test dominance, cricket fans everywhere are excitedly anticipating the 2025 WTC Final between Australia and South Africa.
