WTC 2025 Final: Who will be named champions if no result in...

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In these collection of pictures, we find out who will be named champions between Australia and South Africa if there is no result in the WTC 2025 Final going on at Lord's in London. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
WTC 2025 Final got underway between Australia and South Africa at Lord's in London on Wednesday. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
WTC 2025 Final has a provision for Reserve Day on June 16. If loss of play cannot be made up in extended sessions then play will extend to June 16. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
90 overs of play will be possible on Reserve Day of the WTC 2025 Final. The Reserve Day was used in the WTC 2021 Final between India and New Zealand. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
ICC mace will be shared if WTC 2025 Final is drawn or tied after the scheduled end of the match. Both Australia and South Africa will be declared as joint winners. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa claimed 5 wickets to bowl out Australia for 212 on Day 1 of WTC 2025 final on Wednesday.
Australia have reduced South Africa to 43 for 4 at end of Day 1 at Lord's. Mitchell Starc claimed 2 wickets while Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins have one wicket each.

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