Marnus Labuschagne has preferred about the young Sam Konstas to open the batting with Usman Khawaja when Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, announced his XI game for the final of the World Testing Championship against South Africa starting Wednesday.

Konstas, who was sent back from the previous test output of the WTC holders in Sri Lanka, could not find a place once again.

Marnus Labuschagne picked Sam Konstas for WTC 2025 final

Meanwhile, senior pacemaker Josh Hazlewood has been chosen on Scott Boland in shape so that the clash of the summit is played in Lord’s. Cummins was also absent from the Warne-Muralitharan trophy earlier this year due to the birth of his second child. Hazlewood was marginalized for the fourth and fifth test of Austalia at home against India at the end of December as a caution against an ankle injury.

The 34 -year -old was breastfeeding a shoulder injury before the grand final, but recovered from her in the final of the Premier League (IPL) of India (IPL) 2025 and won the trophy with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Hazlewood had lost Australian 2023 final against India due to an injury.

The young all -terrain Cameron Green has also made the cut to play XI after recovering from rear surgery in October last year. It is unlikely that the 26 -year -old will throw himself and play as a pure batter. Beau Webster is the other fast SUV at the XI of Australia.

Australia Playing XI for WTC 2025 Final vs South Africa

Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

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