The eagerly anticipated finale of the ICC World Test Championship is set to unfold at The Oval in London, beginning on June 7th this year.
This ultimate showdown will span five days, culminating on June 11th, as India and Australia, the top-ranked teams in the ICC Test Teams Rankings, go head-to-head in a gripping Test match.
The ICC World Test Championship, organized by the esteemed International Cricket Council (ICC), was inaugurated on August 1st, 2019.
This league-style competition aims to establish itself as the paramount championship for Test cricket. Check complete details on WTC Final winner list, participating institutes and other details.
ICC World Test Championship: Format
ICC presents the ICC World Test Championship, an esteemed cricket tournament that brings together the ten test cricket-playing nations in a battle for supremacy.
With its unique rating system, this championship captures the essence of each team’s performance throughout the cricketing season.
At the heart of the Test Championship lies a meticulous rating system, designed to reflect the teams’ success and determine their standing. The ultimate pinnacle of this tournament is the Test Championship final, where the highest points are at stake.
Emerging victorious in this WTC Final is the key to claiming the coveted top spot and securing the ultimate glory in the world of Test cricket.
World Test Championship – Participating Teams
- Australia (Qualified)
- India (Qualified)
- Bangladesh
- England
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- West Indies
WTC 2023 Final: Full list of winners
From 1 August 2019 to 21 June 2021, the ICC World Test Championship’s first season was played. In the end, New Zealand won the inaugural World Test Championship after defeating India in the championship match by an eight-wicket margin.
The much-anticipated World Test Championship final of the 2021-2023 edition is set to unfold between two cricketing powerhouses, India and Australia. From June 7th to June 11th, 2023, The Oval in London, UK, will transform into a cauldron of excitement as these two formidable teams lock horns.
WTC Final Winners List
| Year(s) | Host | Winner | Runner |
| 2019/21 | England | New Zealand | India |
| 2021/23 | England | TBA | TBA |
WTC 2023 Final: Current rankings
With an impressive performance throughout the tournament, Australia emerged as the frontrunners in the standings leading up to the highly anticipated World Test Championship final.
Dominating the competition, Australia secured a remarkable 66.67 percent win ratio and accumulated a total of 152 points. Their consistent display of skill and determination propelled them to the top of the table, establishing their status as a formidable force in the Test arena.
Hot on their heels, India showcased their prowess and resilience, securing the second spot in the standings. With a commendable win percentage of 58.8 percent and a tally of 127 points, they proved to be worthy challengers for the championship title.
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