As South Africa and Australia prepare to play each other in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final at Lord's for the top Test cricket prize, all eyes will be on them. Nonetheless, several players on both teams stand to make significant personal accomplishments during the competition for dominance, some of which will shape their careers. Here are five noteworthy achievements that could take place in this eagerly awaited conclusion.

1. In Test cricket, Pat Cummins needs just six more wickets to reach 300.

Australian captain Pat Cummins is only six wickets away from reaching the coveted 300-Test wicket mark, which puts bowlers in elite company. If he achieves it during the WTC Final, he will become only the sixth Australian to enter the 300-wicket club, joining the likes of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and Dennis Lillee.

Popular for his tireless accuracy and match-winning spells, Cummins has been the figurehead of Australia's Test revival over the last few years. To achieve this milestone as captain in a world final would be an incredible declaration of his leadership and durability in red-ball cricket.

2. Keshav Maharaj Sets Sights on Historic 200-Wicket Milestone

South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is just two wickets away from becoming the first spinner in South Africa’s history to take 200 Test wickets. In a nation dominated by world-class fast bowlers, Maharaj has quietly built an outstanding record over the years, often carrying the spin department single-handedly.

If he reaches the 200-mark at Lord’s, it would be a landmark not just for him, but for the broader story of South African spin bowling. It's a recognition of sustained excellence in conditions that rarely favour his craft.

3. Kagiso Rabada Set to Overtake Allan Donald

Kagiso Rabada needs just four wickets to move past Allan Donald’s career tally of 330 Test wickets, making him South Africa’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test history. Rabada has been the Proteas' go-to striker for almost ten years because of his quickness, aggression, and ability to hit at key times.

It would be a symbolic passing of the torch to surpass South African cricket legend Donald in the WTC Final. Additionally, it would confirm Rabada's place among the best fast bowlers of the modern era.

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4. Hazlewood, Starc, Smith, and Cummins Pursuing Ponting's ICC Record

Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Steve Smith have already established an impressive ICC legacy. With wins in the 2021–23 WTC Final, the 2023 ODI World Cup, and the 2024 T20 World Cup, the quartet now has three ICC titles each.

That puts them just one short of Ricky Ponting’s record of four ICC trophies as a player, which includes the 1999, 2003, and 2007 World Cups, and the 2006 Champions Trophy. Victory at Lord’s would allow this golden generation to match Ponting’s all-time tally, placing them among the most decorated players in Australian cricket history.

5. Alex Carey Nearing 1,000 Runs in Current WTC Cycle

Often flying under the radar, Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is on the verge of a solid individual achievement; he needs just 46 more runs to reach 1,000 runs in the 2023–25 WTC cycle. For a middle-order hitter who frequently enters the game when pressure is applied, that would be a noteworthy indication of consistency.

Carey's achievement in the final will demonstrate not only his quiet dependability but also his development into a reliable batsman and glover in Australia's Test setup.

Other Records Which Could Be Broken In SA vs AUS WTC Final 2025

• Usman Khawaja needs 70 runs to complete 6000 Test runs.
• Marnus Labuschagne needs 104 runs to complete 4500 Test runs.
• Labuschagne also requires 10 fours to achieve 500 Test fours.
• Mitchell Starc requires 1 six to achieve 50 sixes in Tests.
• Pat Cummins requires 46 runs to achieve 1500 runs and 6 fours to achieve 150 fours.
• Aiden Markram is 143 runs away from 3000 Test runs.
• Tristan Stubbs requires 8 fours to achieve 50 in Tests.

With two top teams, a historic location, and the ultimate Test cricket prize, the WTC 2025 Final is already brimming with storyline.  These individual achievements, however, add additional levels of significance and legacy. Whether Rabada passes Donald, Maharaj spins his way into the record books, Cummins joins the 300-club, or the Australian quartet approaches ICC immortality, every ball at Lord's could have historical significance. It's more than just a final.  Legends of cricket have the opportunity to leave their mark on the lengthy history of the game.