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WTC 2025

The second edition of the World Test Championship runs from 2021 to 2023 with the final scheduled to be played between India and Australia at The Oval starting June 7. The five-Test series between India and England in 2021 marked the beginning of the cycle. A total of 69 Tests held across 27 series determined the finalists of the second WTC. Each team played a total of 6 Test series – 3 home and 3 away. Defending champions New Zealand, who won the inaugural WTC after beating India in the final failed to qualify for the final after losing six Tests out of 13 and winning four. ...read more

Match Results

Points Table

Pos Team Won Lost Draw PEN Pts PCT(%)
1 AUS Australia 11 3 5 0 152 66.67
2 IND India 10 5 3 -5 127 58.8

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WTC News

India vs Australia, WTC Final Day 2 Highlights: IND end on 151/5 at Stumps

Updated on Jun 08, 2023 10:59 PM IST

India vs Australia, WTC Final Day 2 Highlights: India trail Australia by 318 runs and lost half their side in the second half of the day. 

Rahane survived an LBW appeal and looked the most assured of all Indian batters on Day 2. (AP)

It's going to be a tough England tour for India: Rathour

It's going to be a tough England tour for India: Rathour

It's going to be a tough England tour for India: Rathour
Published on May 21, 2025 12:21 PM IST
PTI |

West Indies Test captain Chase reveals "ultimatum" from mother helped him "carry" his cricket to "next level"

Roston Chase, the newly crowned West Indies Test captain, revealed how an "ultimatum he received from his mother during his initial phase of his career served as a "driving force" and helped carry his cricket to the "next level".

West Indies Test captain Chase reveals
Published on May 20, 2025 09:08 PM IST
ANI |

Mitchell Johnson urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL due to safety concerns

Mitchell Johnson urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL due to safety concerns

Mitchell Johnson urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL due to safety concerns
Updated on May 16, 2025 10:38 AM IST
PTI |

Mitchell Starc loses cool at Delhi airport, shouts 'Go away' at vlogger

Mitchell Starc was departing from Delhi airport last week when he was recorded by a fan, leading to some annoyance from the fast bowler.

Mitchell Starc during the 2025 season of the IPL for Delhi Capitals.(AFP)
Published on May 16, 2025 07:26 AM IST

South Africa take another U-turn, negotiate with IPL over WTC final-bound stars

As many as eight IPL-bound players have been picked in the South Africa Test squad for the WTC final against Australia

WTC final will begin on June 11 at the Lord's(Surjeet Yadav)
Published on May 15, 2025 05:55 PM IST

WTC winner to bag more than double the prize of last two champions combined

Team India finished third in the WTC 2023-25 standings, failing to qualify for the tournament's final for the first time. 

Australia's Pat Cummins (C) with teammates(AFP)
Published on May 15, 2025 04:00 PM IST

South African stars to delay Test preparations under BCCI pressure: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has used its influence to make sure South African players stay in the Indian Premier League (IPL) until the tournament ends, even though it could affect their preparation for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

South African stars to delay Test preparations under BCCI pressure: Report
Published on May 15, 2025 12:26 PM IST
ANI |

Gambhir urged to tread carefully, stick to his decision after Kohli, Rohit gone

With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired from Tests, the onus is now on Gautam Gambhir to prepare an Indian team for the future.

Gautam Gambhir, left, has to prepare India for a life without Rohit Sharma, centre and Virat Kohli(AFP)
Published on May 14, 2025 02:02 PM IST

Cricket-Australia opening spot for world test final still up for grabs

CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/ (PIX):Cricket-Australia opening spot for world test final still up for grabs

Cricket-Australia opening spot for world test final still up for grabs
Published on May 14, 2025 08:23 AM IST
Reuters |

Pat Cummins, Travis Head likely to join SRH ahead of IPL 2025 resumption

Last week, the 18th edition of the cash-rich league was suspended due to India's cross-border tensions with Pakistan. The future of the remainder of the tournament was clouded in uncertainty.

Pat Cummins, Travis Head likely to join SRH ahead of IPL 2025 resumption
Updated on May 13, 2025 04:36 PM IST
ANI |

South Africa announce WTC final squad: Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi return

South Africa have announced their squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, set to be played at the Lord's Cricket Ground. 

South Africa have announced their squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia(AFP)
Updated on May 13, 2025 03:00 PM IST

Cricket-Australia's Green, Cummins and Hazlewood return for World Test Championship final

CRICKET-TEST-AUS-ZAF:Cricket-Australia's Green, Cummins and Hazlewood return for World Test Championship final

Cricket-Australia's Green, Cummins and Hazlewood return for World Test Championship final
Published on May 13, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Reuters |

Australia announce WTC final squad: Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood return

Pat Cummins, who missed the the last Test tour to Sri Lanka, also returned to the Australia WTC final squad as the captain.

Australia's Cameron Green (L)(Action Images via Reuters)
Published on May 13, 2025 09:06 AM IST

‘Those who choose to play in IPL…’: Cricket Australia's to Starc, Cummins, Head

Cricket Australia “will work through the preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the IPL.”

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins, right, celebrates with teammate Travis Head.(AP)
Updated on May 13, 2025 10:44 AM IST

[ WTC Final 2023 FAQs ]

The World Test Championship is not restricted to one country or venue. It's a two-year-long cycle and takes place in all the countries which are featured to take part in it. New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, England, Bangladesh will all host Test series that will be part of the next World Test Championship.

No, India is yet to win a World Test Championship. They had reached the final in 2021 but lost to New Zealand and now have a second chance to lift the trophy when they face Australia in the WTC final starting June 7 at The Oval.

The winner of the World Test Championship 2023 is yet to be decided with India taking on Australia in the final next month.

The World Test Championship final will take place at the Oval in England next month. It will take place from June 7 to 11, 2023.

The top 8 ranked Tests teams in the world qualify to compete in the World Test Championship. As a result of it, India, who are already the finalists this year, will automatically qualify for the next WTC cycle.

Each team participating in the World Test Championship plays 6 Test series - three home and three away after which the top two teams make their place into the final.

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