South Africa are aiming for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, while Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the WTC final at the Oval in June 2023. \u201cThis is a massive moment for South African cricket\u2014a final at the Lord's. The entire nation will be behind our team, and hopefully, we can cross the line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI'm excited for the challenge. It's a well-balanced side, and I'm quietly confident we can upset Australia\u2014I say 'upset' because they're clearly the favourites for this ICC World Test Championship Final,\u201d said de Villiers to Star Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Proteas have enjoyed a golden run of form in ICC events over the past two years. They reached the ICC Men\u2019s World Cup semifinal, the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup final, and now the ICC WTC final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former power-hitter admitted that the Aussies are a \u2018well-oiled machine\u2019 but believes the Proteas enter the clash in form and with something to prove. \u201cAustralia are a very experienced, well-oiled machine of a team. It won't be easy for South Africa. But I'm quietly confident because we're going there with many in-form players and big-hearted guys who have something to prove on this stage.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Australia batter Aaron Finch also analysed the matchup and pointed out that both teams have a highly experienced bowling attack, and the game will ultimately come down to who settles under the conditions quicker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former power-hitter admitted that the Aussies are a \u2018well-oiled machine\u2019 but believes the Proteas enter the clash in form and with something to prove. \u201cAustralia are a very experienced, well-oiled machine of a team. It won't be easy for South Africa. But I'm quietly confident because we're going there with many in-form players and big-hearted guys who have something to prove on this stage.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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