WTC final: 5 key players to watch out for

Travis Head’s aggressive flair and clutch performances, including tons in both 2023 finals, make him a vital force in Australia’s top-order arsenal

Kagiso Rabada’s lethal form, 47 wickets at 19.97, combined with his 30 wickets in England, makes him South Africa’s biggest threat at Lord’s

Temba Bavuma, averaging 60.90 this cycle, anchors South Africa’s middle order with poise and consistency, vital against Australia’s fierce pace unit

Steve Smith’s class at Lord’s, 525 runs at 58.33 with a double-ton, cements his status as Australia’s most bankable batter in big-match scenarios

Pat Cummins, Australia’s pace spearhead and captain, brings 73 wickets and proven success with the Dukes ball to lead from the front at Lord’s