ICC, in its press release, highlighted ECB’s successful hosting records to justify the decision
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Usman Khawaja, who came to open the innings with Marnus Labuschagne, got out without scoring any run after facing 20 balls.
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.
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.
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The WTC 2025 Final will be played from Juen 11 to 15 at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
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.
Here in this article, we’ll list down all relevant details around the upcoming WTC Final at Lord’s.
Ahead of the much–awaited clash, Australian skipper Pat Cummins suggested that the next edition of the WTC final should be hosted in the country which won the previous edition.
Just how well mighty Australia did in the WTC 2023-25 cycle, check in the article below.
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It is to be noted that Australia will be coming into the WTC Final as the defending champions, after lifting the title in 2023.
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Ahead of the much-awaited final, Australian skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that Steve Smith will continue to bat at number four in the contest against South Africa.
This time, the prize money is almost double than the previous editions in 2021 and 2023.
After witnessing two editions of the WTC final thus far, the BCCI has expressed its intention to take the marquee event outside England.
As per the new points system, the teams will be awarded with extra points for wins in away Test matches.
Keshav Maharaj said that not many people gave South Africa a chance to make it into the WTC final, but the Proteas showed great courage and played as a unit.
South Africa were the first to qualify for the WTC final after winning the first Test against Pakistan by two wickets in Centurion.
However, the win moved Australia to 63.73 points percentage, thus confirming their spot in the final.
Proteas got a mini heart-attack while chasing a target of 148 runs as fast bowler Mohammad Abbas ignited a ray of hope for Pakistan with his six-wicket haul in the second innings.
South Africa are expected to play either Australia or India in the WTC final at Lord’s in London in the summer of 2025.
Australia found themselves in the box seat at the close of play on day three, reducing India to 51/4 after scoring 445 runs at the Gabba in Brisbane in the third BGT Test.
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).
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.
Seeing the upcoming calendar, India will next host New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home from October 16 to November 5, followed by five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy starting from November 22 in Perth.
It will be the first time that Lord’s will be used as a venue for the World Test Championship final.
Notably, Rishabh Pant was involved in a car accident on the morning of December 30 last year, while on his way to Roorkee to pay a surprise visit to his mother.
It is to be noted that these remarks come after BCCI named a 15-member squad for the World Test Championship Final.
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India are currently at 2nd position in WTC’21-23 Points table.
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Karthik said that he was appreciated by the fans on the first two days of the Test. However, things turned sour from Day 3 onwards.
It is now being speculated that had India been in a position to win the Test, the viewership would have received a further boost.
The 32-year-old picked a single wicket in 1st innings and scored 15 and 16 runs, respectively, with the bat in the WTC final.
Although the BCCI is yet to give any official update on Ishant Sharma’s injury, the condition of Ishant’s hand doesn’t look good.
The World Test Championship final entered the 6th day due to poor weather and in the end New Zealand won…
Some of the significant contributions perhaps did not receive the due credit.
New Zealand defeated India in a roller-coaster finale of the World Test Championship to become the winners of the inaugural edition.
Wriddhiman Saha, who was not part of India’s playing XI, kept wickets for three overs during the match.
The all-rounder certainly scared a lot of Kiwi fans with his actions.
Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara failed to contribute much with the bat and as India are staring at another heart-breaking defeat in an ICC event.
Terming Rishabh Pant vs Neil Wagner as the battle of the deciding day of the summit clash, Jaffer shared a hilarious meme and put a smile on many faces.
The incident happened in the 53rd over of India’s second innings.
His fiery knock in no time saw him getting applause from many, however, it was Pujara, who had to bear the brunt of Pant’s smashing.
The former world number 1 bowler said that to bowl such a delivery, the ball is not exactly held cross seam.
Neil Wagner was dismissed on a duck as New Zealand were down to 234/9.
Mohammad Shami, Ishant Sharma pick three in first session to put Kiwis on back foot. New Zealand trail by 82 runs at lunch.
Notably, both the teams participating in the finals of the ICC World Test Championship, are wearing a specially designed jersey for this occasion.
After chewing up Day 1 of the World Test Championship final, the rain was again in a mood to hog all the attention. The persistent downpour forced the officials to abandon Day 4 of the “so-called” final.
The Indian pacers could not swing the ball as much as the Kiwi fast-bowlers did in the first innings.
The Indian spinner also threw light upon the approach and attitude that has helped him advance in his career.
Williamson and Neil Wagner planned a short pitch trap to dismiss Team India’s vice-captain.
Pujara’s hard-fought knock ended on 8 runs off 54 deliveries, which included 52 dot balls and 2 boundaries.
Kohli last scored an international century in the pink ball Test at Eden Gardens against Bangladesh on November, 2019.
The Punjab Kings batting coach also gave a hilarious anecdote to explain how the batsmen should play in these overcast conditions in England.
The Indian skipper was dismissed at a score of 44 off 132 deliveries.
Mental fatigue is reportedly the reason to release the players from bio-bubble.
Dinesh Karthik shared a picture of the Southampton ground with covers on the pitch and bowlers run-up area.
New Zealand pacer Trent Boult dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara for the 5th time in Test Cricket on Saturday.
Although the Indian openers were sent back to the pavilion early in the innings, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli looked set at the crease.
Referring to the incident, where star player Cristiano Ronaldo removed coca-cola bottles in front of him at a presser and encouraged people to drink water instead, Sridhar chipped in a hilarious one-liner.
Elsewhere in England, the India Women are struggling against the hosts as they are bowled out for 231 runs in the first innings.
His remark comes even as a few cricket experts believe New Zealand will have an upper hand with the seaming conditions at Southampton.
The pitch at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton has an unmistakable greenish tinge to it and it could well be a game that is dominated by the seam bowlers.
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Jaffer said that Sharma could be an ideal choice since he has played over 100 Test matches and also has experience of bowling in County Cricket.
Rahane made this comment at the pre-match press conference prior to the much-anticipated summit clash against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl.
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Meanwhile, India, who are already in England for the mega encounter, are yet to announce the squad.
The all-rounder has played two Tests for the country and has 7 wickets to his name. He also played a match-winning knock of 67 runs against Australia in Brisbane earlier this year.
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Mitchell Santner has also been ruled out of the match due to a cut on his left finger.
The former cricketer feels that though India is the better side, lack of match practice may hurt them in the WTC final.
The netizens also did not waste the opportunity to troll the typical English weather on a rainy day at Lord’s.