As of now, only nine full-member nations are involved in the tournament, while Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Ireland are not part of the elite cycle.
India will next host South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting November 14.
This SportsTiger article will provide detail information about how the points are calculated in WTC points table
Below are the number of teams who play in the WTC along with the brief history of the tournament
Meanwhile, India continues to reel at fourth place with one win and two losses in three Test matches so far.
England have slipped to the third place after being docked two points in the WTC standings.
Australia sit at the top of the standings after registering a clean sweep in the three-match Test series against West Indies.
England, who have had a similar result so far in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, sit at third place.
Let’s understand the captains with most Test wins in the WTC history.
It is to be noted the inaugural WTC Final in 2021 was played at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The second edition moved to The Oval and the tournament finally returned to Lord’s for the third edition.
After South Africa’s win over Australia at Lords, Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma revealed that he heard Australia players use the term ‘choke’ while he was batting at the crease.
Mitchell Johnson particularly questioned Josh Hazlewood who could only bag two wickets in the entire final at Lords.
Aiden Markram, who was captain of South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final loss, went on to score a match-winning 136(207) runs in the recently ended WTC final as South Africa successfully chased the target 282 runs on day four.
In the history of World Test Championship (WTC) finals, there have been some players who guided their teams to the distinguished mace through their tons.
Legends of the game such as Sachin Tendulkar, Lasith Malinga, Chris Gayle, Dale Steyn, and Herschelle Gibbs, among others, admired Temba Bavuma and his men for their WTC title win.
In South Africa’s success in WTC 2023-25, Bavuma chipped in with 711 runs with two centuries and five fifties in 13 innings of eight matches.
After witnessing three WTC finals, it’s time to know the champions of every edition of the illustrious Test tournament.
Australia have registered their first ICC finals after 15 years. Before this hammering, they lost against England in the T20 World Cup 2010 final played in Barbados.
Aiden Markram showcased his batting mettle and racked up his eighth Test ton on day 3.
Australia have an uphill task of claiming eight wickets to defend 69 runs from depriving South Africa their first ICC title win after 27 years.
In the second innings of the WTC 2025 final, Aiden Markram notched up his eighth Test fifty in just 69 balls.
Following the day’s play, when Ngidi appeared in a chat with ICC Digital, he acknowledged that Smith’s wicket was the biggest he’s ever picked.
On day 3, match officials and players from both teams paid homage to Ahmedabad plane crash victims by donning black armbands and maintaining a moment of silence.
Appearing in an ICC show, Ponting drew similarities between Kagiso Rabada and Glenn McGrath.
Despite getting a lead, Australia failed to convert it into a bigger one as they finished day two on 144/8 leading by 218 runs.
As per umpires, Bedingham made contact with the ball but didn’t hinder Australia stumper Alex Carey deliberately.
Pat Cummins took charge on day two and registered one of the best figures of his Test career taking six scalps by conceding 28 runs.
It is to be noted that Smith’s inning proved crucial for the Aussies, forming a formidable partnership with Beau Webster for the fifth wicket.
Australia were bowled out for 212 runs as Kagiso Rabada shone with a five-wicket haul for the Proteas.
On the massive event, several cricketing legends have marked their presence to relish the huge game.
Despite not getting a big total on board, Australia got a flying start as star fast bowler Mitchell Starc dismissed Aiden Markram in the first over of South Africa’s innings.
Kagiso Rabada took the final wicket to complete his fifer as he ended with the figures of 5/51.
Head, who was looking to settle at the crease, went back to the dugout after scoring 11 off 13.
Usman Khawaja, who came to open the innings with Marnus Labuschagne, got out without scoring any run after facing 20 balls.
In the seventh over of the game, Kagiso Rabada struck the reigning champions, picking up the crucial scalp of Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green.
While the wicket was a crucial one for the Protean side, Rabada too was seen in excitement as he punched in air after getting two to his name in just four overs at the end of the seventh over.
It is to be noted that if rain forces any delay or loss of hours forcing a no result at the end of the fifth day, the ICC has kept a reserve day on June 16.
Here in this article, we have listed all relevant details around the WTC 2025 Final, which will be played from June 11 to June 15.
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The ICC has kept June 16 as a reserve day for the WTC 2025 Final.
It is to be noted that Rabada served a recreational ban after his tests returned positive for a drug usage from the SA20 2025.
Notably, the ICC has allocated a prize sum of INR 5.76 million for the World Test Championship 2023-25.
Here’s the full breakthrough of how the prize money of WTC 2023-25 cycle will be distributed among the participating teams.
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Let’s have a look at fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, probable XIs, captain, vice captain and more ahead of the South Africa versus Australia WTC final clash.
Australia will enter Lord’s with the belief that they can win it.
Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the qualifier one of WTC 2023-25 Final between South Africa and Australia.
The WTC Final 2025 is scheduled to be played from June 11 till June 15 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
The Proteas will need to fire in the big WTC final versus Australia, but then which talents can help ensure just that for them?
Here in this article, we’ll list down all relevant details around the upcoming WTC Final at Lord’s.
Ever wondered as the big final of WTC nears, one at Lord’s, which individual players are nearing personal milestones? We have it covered for you.
How did South Africa reach the WTC finals- 2023-2025?
It is to be noted that Australia will be coming into the WTC Final as the defending champions, after lifting the title in 2023.
Just take a guess and answer how many times have South Africa and Australia posted massive Test team totals when competing? Here’s a guess, it’s about 600 run scores!
However, neither the Cricket South Africa, nor the ICC have confirmed the move, if it is true, this is set to be his first coaching role since retiring from cricket in 2023.
Illingworth will be making history in the Ultimate Test, having stood as an on-field umpire for all the three World Test Championship Finals.
This time, the prize money is almost double than the previous editions in 2021 and 2023.
Usman Khawaja has opened the batting for Australia in Tests with Travis Head, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, and Steve Smith, all of whom have been named in the 15-member squad for WTC Final.
The Proteas Men will be led by Temba Bavuma, after he guided them to historic win against Pakistan.
It is to be noted that South Africa was among the first teams to qualify for the WTC Final after their two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Test at Centurion.
However, the win moved Australia to 63.73 points percentage, thus confirming their spot in the final.
The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is set to commence from January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
India are third with 52.78 per cent, having lost seven and winning nine Tests from 18 matches so far.
India need to win Melbourne Test to give themselves best possible chance of reaching WTC final next year at the Lord’s in London.
Team India sit at third place with a point percentage of 57.29.
Although this win for Australia have put them clear favourites to feature in World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played in June 2025.
With a commanding win by 10 wickets in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Australia reclaimed the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, replacing India, who slipped to third spot.
Leading the points table with 61.11 PCT, India are currently in strong position to seal their spot in the final.
The second Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is scheduled to be played from December 6 to 10 at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
New Zealand became the only fourth team to whitewash India in a series of three-plus Test after England (4), Australia (3) and West Indies (1).
As per the point percentage, India sits at number one position with 62.82 percent, followed by Australia (62.50 percent) and Sri Lanka (55.56 percent).
The forthcoming Test season would be crucial for New Zealand in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle as they will participate in four more Test matches from here on.
India have lost their first Test series at home in 12 years against New Zealand, which is a significant blow to their chances of reaching the WTC final next year.
India registered a famous win against Bangladesh, which has also strengthened their chances to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s in June 2025.
It will be the first time that Lord’s will be used as a venue for the World Test Championship final.
After this heartbreaking loss, India dropped to fifth place with a 43.33 per cent.
Ashwin recently retained his Test no.1 spot despite being benched out from India’s playing XI.
The West Indies star also said that he was shocked by the ‘ridiculous’ and ‘unbelievable’ decision of benching spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Pandya has not played a Test match since 2018 and has opted to sit out of the format citing fitness issues.
On the batting side, Australia batters have achieved a rare feat, and three Aussie batters occupy top three spots in the standings.
Even while completing five catches in the Ultimate Test, KS Bharat was seemingly struggling to gather the ball cleanly at times, from the fast bowlers and spinners alike.
A few also opined that Justin Langer or Ricky Ponting to take over as coach of Team India.
In the post-match presentation, medals were handed to the match officials Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, Richie Richardson, and Richard Kettleborough.
Sunil Gavaskar, who advised him to prepare for the final as he does for the IPL, didn’t take kindly to the three-match series suggestion.
India batter Shubman Gill has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
This was the second consecutive defeat for Team India in the WTC Final, after getting beaten by New Zealand with an 8-wicket margin, at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton in 2021.
Indian team ended up failing in WTC 2023 final game despite a glorious knock from Rahane.
Australia defeated India by 204 runs to win their maiden World Test Championship title.
Virat Kohli managed to score just 14(31) and 49(78) in both the innings of the Test.
The Kangaroos register a massive 204-run victory over India to win their maiden WTC final at The Oval.
It was during the morning session of day 5 at The Oval in London, when Team India were bundled out for 234 in their pursuit of a daunting chase of 444 runs by Australia.
The Indian side led by Rohit Sharma finished as runners-up for the second consecutive time after having lost to New Zealand in 2021.
While appearing on the post-match show on Star Sports, the Prince of Kolkata talked about how MS Dhoni took pressure and got India the 2011 ODI World Cup.
We will have a look at the list of captains who have won an ICC trophy for their country.
With this win, Pat Cummins became the sixth Australian captain to lift an ICC trophy.
Bharat only managed to score 23 in 41 balls adding to his first innings tally of five runs in 15 balls.
Australia won their ninth ICC Trophy.
The Team India captain’s statement came after losing the WTC Final by 209 runs against Australia.
India lost the Ultimate Test by 209 runs, after needing 280 runs on Day 5 of the WTC Final.