Overview

• The World Test Championship final against Australia will begin on June 11 at Lord’s with South Africa chasing its first senior men’s title since 1998.
• Maharaj highlights the importance of executing precise game plans and unity as central to overcoming Australia’s challenge.
• Currently on 198 Test wickets, the left-arm spinner aims to become the first South African to reach 200 in the format during the final.
• South Africa arrives in London on the back of seven consecutive Test victories and a five-win record at Lord’s since 1991.
• Australia enters the one-off match as a dominant force across all three formats, posing a formidable test of the Proteas’ resolve.