London, June 9 -- As Australia prepares for the high-stakes ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final clash against South Africa, plenty of eyeballs will be on their star batters Steve Smith and Travis Head, who proved to be the point of difference during their side's maiden triumph at The Oval against India back in 2023.

If Australia is to become the first team to defend its ICC World Test Championship crown, it will need Smith and Travis to replicate their past heroics in knockout matches. Otherwise, the pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi could help the Proteas secure their first-ever world title in international cricket.

During the WTC final against India, it was the 285-run stand for the third wicket between Hea...