Proteas win toss against Aussie, elect to bowl despite pressure

Proteas elect to bowl in the ICC World Test Championship final.

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The South African cricket team’s day of reckoning has arrived. After a number of heartbreaking defeats in crucial matches in ICC events over the last couple of decades, Temba Bavuma’s men have the opportunity to right the wrongs of the past.

The Proteas and defending champions, Australia, clash in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at the Home of Cricket, Lord’s, in the heart of London.

Bavuma won the toss and, with quite a bit of cloud overhead, decided to bowl first.

The latest available score in Australia’s first innings is.

🪙 Toss Update:

🇿🇦 South Africa have won the toss and elected to BOWL first 🏏.

It’s the ultimate showdown for the ICC World Test Championship Mace 🏆 in what’s promising to be an enthralling final! 🔥

Here’s a look at our Starting XI 💪. #WTCFinal #WozaNawe… pic.twitter.com/5irtppSygf

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 11, 2025