3 Players That Can Inspire Australia To Back-To-Back WTC Titles

WTC 2025 Final: As Australia have announced their WTC 2025 Final squad, let's have a look at 3 players who can be vital for Kangaroos against the Proteas at Lord's. Read below.

Pat Cummins will be leading Australia in their second consecutive WTC Final

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WTC 2025 Final: Reigning World Test champions Australia have announced their squad for the upcoming WTC 2025 Final, and the side features the return of legendary Josh Hazlewood, alongside few other players.

Australia ran past India in the 2023 Final to win their maiden title, and have only become the second team after India to make consecutive Final appearances.

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Up against them is a South Africa side who are reviving their status as Test giants under the leadership of Temba Bavuma.

Odds are stacked against the Proteas, as Australia looks well and truly balanced to retain their title.

Here's a look at Australia squad:

• Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.
• Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett

3 Players That Can Be MVP For Australia In WTC 2025 Final

1. Steve Smith: The legendary Australian batter has a terrific record at Lord's, and the last time 'Smudge' played in a WTC Final, he scored a memorable ton. The expertise and versatality of Smith to perform in any condition makes him a handy asset for Australia.

2. Pat Cummins: Skipper Pat Cummins is arguably the best red-ball pacer in the world right now. The right-arm fast bowler has been delivering for the Aussies on every big stage, and his presence in the bowling attack will be a huge headache for South African batters.

3. Josh Hazlewood: The legendary pacer missed out on the 2023 Final due to injury, but in his absence, Scott Boland thwarted India's batting order, as Australia dismantled Rohit Sharma's men on all fronts. Josh Hazlewood is now fit and with that, Australia will have their famed front 3 of Mitchell Stac, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins.