After Australia's WTC Final defeat to South Africa, captain Pat Cummins hinted at a possible batting reshuffle, acknowledging misfiring top-order concerns and opening the door for fresh faces in the new Test cycle.

In this match played at Lord's, South Africa performed brilliantly and defeated Australia by 5 wickets and won the WTC title for the first time. This was also their first ICC men's trophy in 27 years.

Day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s saw Australia seize the upper hand, thanks to fast bowling by captain Pat Cummins. Cummins became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets.