Overview

• Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to field, banking on early swing under cloudy London skies.
• Marnus Labuschagne was promoted to open alongside Usman Khawaja, with Cameron Green making his return at number three after back surgery.
• South Africa elevated Wiaan Mulder to third in the order and will turn to Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj to pressure Australia’s batters.
• The ICC has set prize money at $3.6 million for the winner and $2.16 million for the runner-up, with the Test mace shared if the final is drawn.
• A reserve day on June 16 can extend play by up to 90 overs if weather disrupts the scheduled five days.