Australia, the defending champions, will square off against South Africa on Wednesday at the `Home of Cricket`, Lord`s, for the prized WTC mace. The Baggy Greens have been deemed the on-paper favourites by fans and former cricketers across the world, citing the experience factor to play in their favour.

On the other hand, South Africa`s decades of agony stemming from their shortcomings in lifting the ICC title could finally come to a sweet end in the upcoming WTC final. The Proteas stood a whisker away from ending their torment but floundered in the T20 World Cup final against India last year. With seven victories on the trot, South Africa finds itself in a position with one more shot at silverware.

After getting another shot at ending their trophy drought, South Africa has been surrounded by criticism during the build-up to the high-stakes final. Many have pointed out the fact that South Africa finished at the top and qualified for the final after playing just 12 fixtures to fight for the WTC mace.