South Africa vs Australia Test Preview - Rickleton Runs Backed at MostBet

By Alex Waite

10 Jun 2025

Alex Waite 10 Jun 2025

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Two of the top test sides meet at Lord's as South Africa take on Australia on Wednesday.
We are backing Ryan Rickleton to top score for the Proteas in the ICC World Test Championship final.
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Runs are expected in the South Africa vs Australia ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

Ryan Rickleton is one of the Proteas' best batsmen and is likely to get amongst the runs.

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South Africa vs Australia Test Preview

South Africa are in strong test form and have won seven matches in a row. The Proteas haven’t lost a test since January 2024.

They have won 2-0 in their last three test series, defeating Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Rickleton was the top run scorer during the victory against Pakistan, scoring 267 runs and averaging 89. The South African opener also looked in good form in a summer warm-up match against Zimbabweans, scoring 62 not out.

Australia are the top-ranked test side in world cricket and have won three consecutive series. The Baggy Green defeated India 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy before beating Sri Lanka 2-0.

Australia posted some big scores in their tour of Sri Lanka, hitting 654 declared in the first match and 414 in the second game.

Verdict

South Africa v Australia - Test Match

South Africa and Australia know how to score runs and there are some good picks among the batsmen at Lord’s. Rickleton has been in consistent form recently and can top scorer again for South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship final.