South Africa Eyes Upset Victory in World Test Championship

South Africa gears up for the World Test Championship final against Australia with confidence, despite being the underdogs. Coach Shukri Conrad urges not to underestimate their inexperienced batting line-up, which lacks superstar names but has a collective strength. South Africa's path to the final has been notable despite fewer matches.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-06-2025 19:45 IST | Created: 09-06-2025 19:45 IST
South Africa Eyes Upset Victory in World Test Championship
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South Africa enters the World Test Championship final against defending champions Australia with quiet confidence, as Coach Shukri Conrad believes their batting line-up is underestimated. Despite their underdog status, the team is optimistic.

The five-day clash at Lord's, starting on Wednesday, presents a significant challenge for South Africa. Conrad acknowledges the inexperience in the batting group but highlights their confidence and achievements, like high scores from different players at various stages.

Despite only playing 12 tests over the 2023-25 cycle, South Africa secured their final berth with strong series performances. Conrad assures that if there are vulnerabilities in Australia's game, South Africa is prepared to exploit them.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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