Don’t think South Africa go in favourites for 2025 WTC Final: Shaun Pollock

South Africa will play Australia in the World Test Championship final of the current cycle. Lord’s will be the location for the same, and a fierce competition is anticipated in June. In this edition, the Proteas are presently leading the points table after winning eight of the 12 games. The way they have played cricket under Temba Bavuma’s guidance has been outstanding.

Shaun Pollock, a former South African legend, expressed candidly that South Africa will have a difficult time defeating the Australians.

It will be difficult for South Africa, in my opinion. We won’t be the favourites, in my opinion. We must be truthful. In addition to observing how Australia is playing Test cricket, you also observe the composition of the South African team. Pollock told the Hindustan Times, “The funny thing about Lord’s in June is that you can have a great first innings and put the team under pressure if you win the toss and bowl first on the day.”

Pollock, however, appeared optimistic after a valiant display by the South Africa team and clung to the belief that his country would win the match.

“I don’t believe they will be the favourites, but they have demonstrated incredible character to be eligible, and you never know.” Cricket is our favourite sport because it doesn’t employ scripts. It is impossible to create a script for three months straight. On the day, you’ll have to observe how things play out. “They have an opportunity and are in the final. Let’s see how they do,” he continued.

There is just one thing you can defeat: Shaun Pollock

Pollock was eager to highlight the advantages of South Africa’s comparatively simpler path in this campaign amid a deluge of internet criticism.

Some people claim that they haven’t played Australia or England. Although we have faced India, the series should have likely consisted of three matches. Ultimately, though, from a South African standpoint, we weren’t the best at staffing, and we’ve found others. Additionally, you can only defeat what is in front of you,” Pollock said.

South Africa can try to end their ICC trophy drought in the WTC final and the Champions Trophy that precedes it. Their most recent senior ICC victory came in the Champions Trophy (formerly known as the KnockOut Trophy) in 1998.