South African skipper Temba Bavuma has announced the playing XI for the highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Lord`s Cricket Ground.

Bavuma, South Africa`s leading run scorer in Test cricket since December 2019, headlines a well-balanced lineup with several offers across all three departments of the game. After a successful IPL 2025 campaign with Mumbai Indians, the Proteas have shown trust in Ryan Rickelton. On the other hand, Corbin Bosch, who made little contributions in the concluded league, failed to cement his spot in the national squad.

"If I look at the last four or five years in Test cricket, I think I`ve been more than a solid performer. I`ve probably scored the most runs within the team. My average has been up there," Bavuma, exuding an air of confidence ahead of the final, was earlier quoted as saying.