Clouds and rain are usual visitors in Engand and it has been evident in the last two WTC finals at the venue. And in 2025, when South Africa faces Australia for the World Championship final, the overcast situation is evident with the possibility of 25% rain on Day 2. Even if this doesn't advocate a complete washout, here is what can happen if the rain eats up the match. In the event of a washout or deadlock in the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa, the outcome is simple yet rare—both teams will share the coveted Test mace. This applies if the match ends in a draw or tie after the scheduled five days. To avert such a situation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has kept a reserve day, scheduled for June 16, exclusively to compensate for any time lost during the regular course of play. Since the inception of the WTC, this provision has been in place. It was previously implemented during the inaugural final in 2021, where India and New Zealand lost the first day to relentless rain in Southampton. In that instance, the sixth day helped produce a decisive result. The same measure stands for the 2025 final at Lord’s. Read also: IND Trains at Lord’s, AUS Denied Entry Before WTC Final: Report South Africa’s Red-Ball Resurgence Meets Australia's Reign South Africa are set to take on Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2025, starting on June 11. The summit clash is scheduled at the revered Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Under Temba Bavuma’s leadership, the Proteas are tipped to mount a stern challenge against Pat Cummins’ well-drilled unit, which has displayed unrelenting dominance in the red-ball circuit. While Australia eye back-to-back WTC titles, South Africa chase an elusive ICC crown—a feat they haven’t achieved since the late 1990s. Their recent surge has been remarkable. Bavuma’s men finished atop the WTC table, riding on a clinical 2-0 series win over Pakistan. That result extended their winning streak in Tests to seven, underscoring their resurgence. The Proteas have notched vital victories this cycle, including assertive performances against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Their consistency with both bat and ball has been key to their return as a red-ball powerhouse. In India, the fans can enjoy the red ball taste with Star Sports broadcasting it and JioStar streaming it from 3:30 pm