Blockbuster commentary panel revealed for the Ultimate Test
Prominent names in cricket broadcasting will be part of the commentary panel for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025.
The third ICC World Test Championship Final is all set to start from tomorrow, June 11, and will be played between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s. The two sides qualified for the Ultimate Test by finishing in the top two positions of the World Test Championship 2023-25 Standings.
ICC TV will provide world-class live coverage of the WTC Final 2025, featuring best-in-class production specs and enhancements.
The broadcast will include a fully produced live match-day programme, with a 30-minute pre-match build-up, lunch and tea interval shows, and a post-match wrap-up, ensuring fans stay connected to every moment of the action between South Africa and Australia.
Scene set for epic World Test Championship Final
South Africa and Australia are ready to battle it out in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's from June 11 2025
Voicing this blockbuster event will be a star-studded commentary panel, featuring prominent voices in cricket broadcasting.
Iconic names such as Ian Bishop, Nasser Hussain, and Ian Smith will provide their valuable insight for the final.
Along with them, former cricketers Matthew Hayden, Mel Jones, Graeme Smith, Shaun Pollock, Ravi Shastri, Stuart Broad, Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Karthik will provide their depth and perspectives in the commentary box.
Hussain, who captained England on six occasions at Lord’s, looked forward to an enthralling final.
“Lord’s, the Home of Cricket, hosting the World Test Championship Final. It does not get any better for a lover of the game. Both South Africa and Australia have been outstanding across this cycle, and I am expecting a high-quality contest.
“There will be challenges for bat and ball, and the pressure of this occasion will reveal character. It is a pleasure to be calling what should be a memorable five days of Test cricket.”
Former Australia star Mel Jones was excited at the prospect of calling a South Africa-Australia clash in a Test final.
“Test cricket continues to deliver some of the most captivating stories in our sport, and this WTC Final at Lord’s promises to be another. South Africa and Australia both bring rich traditions and exciting talent to the pitch.
“It is a privilege to call this match from the commentary box, and I am sure fans around the world are in for an unforgettable Test.”
Jiostar will be producing a Hindi feed from their production hub in Mumbai to be aired across the Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. Commentary talent feature Anant Tyagi, Abhinav Mukund, Varun Aaron, Sanjay Banger and Aakash Chopra.
Deep Dasgupta will lead the coverage from the venue, anchoring the pre- and post-match presentations while also contributing to live match analysis and commentary. His presence on-ground brings viewers closer to the action on and off the field.
With Sunset+Vine as production services partner and NEP as equipment services partner, the ICC TV’s production will feature a minimum of 48 cameras, complemented by an array of analytical tools and visual enhancements to elevate the broadcast experience.
High-speed fixed cameras, Spidercam, and Batcam will be among the range of specialty cameras to be deployed for the coverage. The High-speed fixed cameras from BBG Sports, will capture the pivotal moments of cricketing action in detail, Spidercam will deliver its iconic aerial coverage, whereas Batcam will give a sweeping aerial view via drone and ground-level visuals with a roving buggy cam, thus enhancing the viewing experience.
To help with accurate and efficient decision-making by match officials, the Decision Review System (DRS) will be in place, along with Hawk-Eye’s Smart Replay system. Hawk-Eye will also provide Piero graphics, adding deeper tactical insights and analysis.
On-air graphics will be delivered by AE Live, with in-depth cricket data and analytics from CricViz enhancing the broadcast storytelling with key statistics and insights.
To illustrate fielding positions and strategies in real time, Quidich Innovation Labs will provide the Field Plot and Field 360° virtual field model.
Beyond live match coverage, ICC TV will also produce a wide range of non-live content, including daily player profiles, team features, match-day previews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, giving fans an all-access look at the stories unfolding on and off the field.
These will be available on the ICC social channels and the official website, icc-cricket.com.