World Test Championship Final 2025: Schedule, Points Table, Venue, and Qualified Teams

All the cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the World Test Championship Final 2025. Australia and South Africa are officially qualified for the final. These two teams on the WTC points table are the top ones after two years of intense red-ball cricket. As we know, India was knocked out of the WTC, and now the battle is between the two powerhouse teams at one of the cricket’s most iconic venues. 

Here in this blog, we have covered everything you need to know about the WTC 2025 final, including the venue, updated point table, venue, and what fans’ expectations are from WTC.

World Test Championship Final 2025: Schedule & Venue

The 2025 World Test Championship will be held from June 11 to June 15, 2025. June 16, 2025, is kept as a reserve day in case of weather conditions. 

The World Test Championship Final 2025 will be played from June 11 to June 15, 2025, with June 16 marked as a reserve day in case of weather interruptions. The match is set to be contested at the time-honored Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, aka “Home of Cricket.”

Since the establishment of the Championship, this will be the third WTC final. New Zealand won the inaugural title in 2021; Australia lifted the trophy in 2023. Now South Africa would seek to get their maiden title in this elite format.

WTC 2025 Final – Match Details

Qualified Teams: Australia and South Africa

The final of the WTC 2023–25 cycle will feature:

• Australia: The team has maintained consistency throughout the cycle, and is all set for the WTC finals.
  
• South Africa: With their home dominance, South Africa has displayed resilience and an aggressive pace of attack to funnel themselves into the final with a reliable percentage of points (PCT).

India, after a good beginning to the cycle, received a knockout after suffering a big loss against Australia in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2025. This result cemented Australia and South Africa in the top two positions.

WTC 2023–25 Points Table (Final Standings)

Note: PCT (Percentage of Points) is used to determine rankings in the WTC.

Why the WTC Final 2025 Matters

The celebration of test cricket is about to start— the World Test Championship Final 2025. Because bilateral series often lack international recognition, the WTC justifies every Test match to keep fans alive during the tournament. 

The WTC Final is an opportunity for athletes and teams to showcase their skills in the longest and most intense competition. The victory is now considered equivalent to winning an ICC trophy if not bigger than the ODI World Cup.

Playing at Lord’s tests all the skills a team needs to survive in red-ball cricket: patience, discipline, technical knowledge, and, most importantly, adapting to conditions.

What to Expect from the Final

Throughout the five-day clash, fans can expect dramatic sessions between Australia and South Africa. Pat Cummins, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith will lead Australian team against South Africa’s new-generation stars like Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, and Marco Jansen. 

For South Africa, this match could very well become historic, as it has been their first time qualifying for a WTC final, with a win becoming monumental for this South African squad that has been around long playing well in Tests without a piece of ICC silverware.

Conclusion

Australia will face South Africa in the 2025 World Test Championship Final, which promises to be a thrilling clash that embodies the essence of test cricket. With India unable to qualify, all focus is now on the five-day major cricket event at Lord’s from June 11-15. Whether you support Australia or the Proteas, one thing is for sure—the WTC final will be an epic game of all time. Stay tuned for the latest team updates, field conditions, and more as the countdown to red-ball glory begins.

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