WTC 2025 Final: Predicting Australia's strongest XI

When Australia plays South Africa in the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's, they will have the chance to add to their amazing collection of ICC trophies. The team led by Pat Cummins is attempting to successfully defend the championship they earned in 2023, when they defeated India by 209 runs at The Oval thanks to a strong performance.

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Australia is the clear favourite to win the WTC Final, but they are unsure about their starting lineup. The main topics of discussion are Usman Khawaja's partner selection and whether Cameron Green will return to Test cricket for this crucial match.

With 15 players, including two spinning options in Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann, and fellow quicks Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Hazlewood, Australia's team is full of experience and ready for the Proteas match, which starts on June 11.

Marnus Labuschagne is predicted to start the batting alongside Khawaja, which is a significant development. Sam Konstas is reportedly not going to make the final XI, although he is slated to travel. This allows the space for Cameron Green to make a comeback and play at three, while Beau Webster can take the place of the all-rounder at six, increasing possibilities for the team.

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The return of important players who had been injured strengthens Australia's team by adding experience and firepower to the starting lineup. Scott Boland might be unfortunate to lose his place once more. 

With Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins creating a successful combination throughout the years, he has frequently found himself waiting for opportunities. Selectors are keeping a careful eye on Hazlewood's condition, though, since the pace bowler missed a recent IPL match because of a shoulder ailment.

Probably XI for the game might look like the following : 

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1. Usman Khawaja, 2. Marnus Labuschagne, 3. Cameron Green, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Beau Webster, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood.

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