World Test Championship Final

Ravi Shastri On Future Of WTC Final: Time To Move Onto 90,000+ Seater Stadiums Like MCG And Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium

Ravi Shastri supports England as the current ideal venue for the WTC Final but suggests future editions could be held at larger stadiums like Ahmedabad or Melbourne once global popularity rises. 

Jun 29, 2025, 15:51 PM IST

'His Decision To Prioritise IPL Over National Team...' Mitchell Johnson Slams Josh Hazelwood For Prioritizing RCB Over Australia

Former Australian cricketer and part of World Cup winning team Mitchell Johnson has questioned their current premier fast bowler Josh Hazlewood after Australia's World Test Championship final loss.

Jun 16, 2025, 13:35 PM IST

'It Will Depend On My Functionality And...': Steve Smith Reveals Plans To Return To Action After Getting Injured During WTC Final

Steve Smith was sent to hospital during the third day of WTC Final between South Africa and Australia after the veteran suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger while fielding in the slip cordon.

Jun 15, 2025, 16:12 PM IST

WTC Final 2025 – Day 2 Stumps Report: Pat Cummins’ Historic Spell And Alex Carey’s Masterclass Put Australia Firmly In Control

At stumps on Day 2 of the WTC Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia, despite early batting setbacks, Australia holds a commanding 218-run lead. 

Jun 12, 2025, 23:31 PM IST

Travis Head On The Brink Of Breaking Ajinkya Rahane's ‘THIS’ WTC Final Record Against South Africa

Travis Head eyes Ajinkya Rahane's WTC Final record and is close to breaking his record in the finals against South Africa. 

Jun 11, 2025, 15:42 PM IST

Australia's Playing XI For WTC Final Against South Africa: Marnus Labuschagne As Opener, Steve Smith At No. 4, Travis Head To Bat At...

The World Test Championship (WTC) final will be played between Australia and South Africa from Wednesday, June 11 at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. A day ahead of the mega clash, Australia captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday announced his team's playing XI and explained the reasons behind the selection.

Here's Australia's playing XI for WTC final against South Africa:

Jun 10, 2025, 22:59 PM IST

IPL 2025 Stars Who Will Play In WTC Final Between Australia And South Africa: Josh Hazlewood, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins And...

The much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will be played from June 11-15, 2025 at iconic Lord's. Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023. On the other hand, a determined South Africa aim for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge.

Most of the players from both Australia And South Africa recently played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for different franchises. Now, they are all set to give their 100 percent for their countries.

Here's the list of South Africa and Australian players, who took part in IPL 2025 and will now play in WTC final:

Jun 09, 2025, 22:19 PM IST

Kagiso Rabada Returns To Action After One-Month Ban For Drug Use

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada served a one-month doping ban after testing positive for a recreational drug. Now cleared, he's available for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 and South Africa's WTC final against Australia next month.

May 05, 2025, 17:39 PM IST

Tickets For World Test Championship Final To Go On Sale From THIS Date

Australia booked their place in the 2025 decider when defeating India 3-1 in the recent Border-Gavaskar series, while the Proteas cruised past Pakistan 2-0 on home soil to ensure they will feature in the one-off Test for the first time at the clash at Lord's. 

Jan 30, 2025, 00:54 AM IST

South Africa Creates History, Secures Maiden WTC Final Spot With Thrilling Win Over Pakistan, India-Australia To Fight For Second Spot

South Africa clinched their first-ever World Test Championship final berth with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan, thanks to Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen's heroic 51-run partnership.

Dec 29, 2024, 17:22 PM IST

Team India's WTC Final Qualification Scenario: Can Rohit Sharma's Team Qualify For World Test Championship Final After IND vs AUS 3rd Test Result In Draw?

India’s quest for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final remains alive despite a rain-marred draw against Australia in Brisbane. With just two Tests left in the current cycle, Rohit Sharma's team must navigate a challenging qualification pathway. Here’s a breakdown of India’s scenarios, key performances, and the road ahead in their pursuit of WTC glory.

Dec 18, 2024, 11:38 AM IST

EXPLAINED: Why Team India Got White-Washed Against New Zealand At Home?

In a recent series against Bangladesh, India’s batsmen averaged 42.9 against spin, suggesting a relatively stable performance.

Nov 05, 2024, 07:50 AM IST

How Can Team India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After Losing To New Zealand?

India's loss to New Zealand in the first Test of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has raised questions about their path to the final. Despite the setback, India still leads the points table, but their chances of qualification now hinge on crucial wins in upcoming matches. Here's a breakdown of how Team India can secure a spot in the WTC final and the updated points table after the defeat in Bengaluru.

Oct 21, 2024, 08:40 AM IST

IND vs NZ: Can Team India Seal WTC Final Berth With A 3-0 Whitewash Of New Zealand?

India currently sits atop the WTC standings with an impressive win percentage of 74.24%. Following a dominant 2-0 victory over Bangladesh,

Oct 16, 2024, 08:37 AM IST

What Team India Needs to Qualify For WTC Final? In Pics

What Team India Needs to Qualify For WTC Final? In Pics

Mar 02, 2024, 14:45 PM IST

'Under MS Dhoni's Leadership...', R Ashwin Recalls How MSD Used To Bring Out Best From Each Player

Ashwin has consistently been India's highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship final over the past two cycles.

Jun 23, 2023, 22:24 PM IST

Look For Excuses Or...: Virat Kohli Hits Gym With Cryptic Message After WTC Final Defeat Vs Australia

Kohli shared videos of his intense workouts, demonstrating his determination to return even stronger for Team India.

Jun 19, 2023, 20:44 PM IST

'Keep Faith In Rohit Sharma...', Michael Clarke Backs Struggling Team India Captain After WTC Final Defeat

The 2015 ICC World Cup-winning captain Clarke feels that making it to two consecutive finals of an ICC World Test Championship is a feat in itself.

Jun 19, 2023, 16:52 PM IST

BCCI Wants 2011 World Cup-Winning Player To Be Next Chief Selector, Says Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India does not have a chief of selectors for four months now. The board has approached a 2011 World Cup-winning team member from North Zone to take up the role. 

Jun 17, 2023, 12:56 PM IST

'Even In Last WTC Final...', R Ashwin Opens Up On World Test Championship Final Snub

This was not the first time Ashwin had been excluded from a crucial match in England.

Jun 16, 2023, 09:42 AM IST