The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s will feature a world-class broadcast production and a star-studded commentary team, delivering immersive coverage of The Ultimate Test.
ICC TV will produce the global broadcast, including a live match day programme with a 30-minute pre-match show, in-depth lunch and tea break coverage, and a post-match wrap-up.
Elite global commentary team
The English-language commentary will be led by some of the most recognizable voices and former legends of the game:
- Matthew Hayden
- Graeme Smith
- Stuart Broad
- Kevin Pietersen
- Shaun Pollock
- Ravi Shastri
- Nasser Hussain
- Mel Jones
- Ian Bishop
- Dinesh Karthik
- Ian Smith
Deep Dasgupta will anchor the venue coverage, hosting pre- and post-match presentations and contributing to live commentary and analysis.
Hindi broadcast for Indian audiences
Production for the Hindi language feed will be handled by Jiostar from their Mumbai hub, airing on Star Sports Network and JioCinema/Hotstar. Hindi commentary will include:
- Abhinav Mukund
- Varun Aaron
- Sanjay Bangar
- Aakash Chopra
- Anant Tyagi
Advanced production and technology enhancements
ICC TV will deliver the match using a minimum of 48 cameras, partnering with Sunset+Vine for production services and NEP for equipment.
Specialty technologies include:
- Spidercam and Batcam for dynamic aerial and ground-level visuals
- BBG Sports high-speed cameras for ultra-detailed action
- Hawk-Eye Smart Replay for multi-angle DRS replays
- Piero graphics for tactical analysis
- CricViz data and AE Live graphics for storytelling and insights
- Quidich Field Plot and Field 360° for real-time fielding strategy visualization
Exclusive off-field content for fans
Beyond the live match, ICC TV will offer exclusive digital content including:
- Daily player profiles and team features
- Match day previews
- Behind-the-scenes access
Cricket fans around the world can expect comprehensive, tech-enhanced, and story-rich coverage of the WTC Final, beginning with a live build-up to the first ball and continuing through to the final presentation.
