After an emotional victory for South Africa in the World Test Championship final, attention turns to England's marquee five-Test series against India, starting on Friday. On the pod, Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Firdose Moonda to talk Temba Bavuma, South African catharsis and what ails Australia. Matt Roller then dialled in from Leeds to help preview the first Test, as Chris Woakes returns to lead Bazball's charge against a young India side led by a new captain in Shubman Gill. Tuck in.
Switch Hit: Bavuma's big moment, England's big test
Alan is joined by Miller and Firdose to discuss South Africa's WTC triumph before Matt jumps in to help preview the Test series between England and India
VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)
Jun 19, 2025, 8:14 AM

ICC World Test Championship•TEST
RESULT

Australia

South Africa
212 & 207
138 & 282/5(T:282)
South Africa won by 5 wickets
Match SummaryMatch at a Glance & Key Facts
Venue
Lord's, London
LondonFormat & Details
TEST • MULTI
South Africa won by 5 wicketsKEY TAKEAWAYS
VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Bavuma's big moment, England's big test: Alan is joined by Miller and Firdose to discuss South Africa's WTC triumph before Matt jumps in to help preview the Test series between England and India — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Score Snapshot:AUS 212 & 207 vs SA 138 & 282/5 — South Africa won by 5 wickets
- Tactical Context:Matt Roller then dialled in from Leeds to help preview the first Test, as Chris Woakes returns to lead Bazball's charge against a young India side led by a new captain in Shubman Gill.
- Tournament Context:Part of India in England 2025. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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