World Test Championship to Be Played Next June 11-15

The International Cricket Council declared on Tuesday that the third World Test Championship (WTC) final will take place at the storied Lord’s between June 11 and June 15, 2025. The Oval (2023) and Southampton (2021) hosted the last two championship matches; The Lord’s is hosting the WTC final for the first time. India competed in the two finals, although they were upset by Australia last year and fell to New Zealand in the first game this year.

India, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently leading the Australians, the defending champions. Later in the year, in the competition for the World Test Championship Final, India will play the Australians in a five-match series on the road. To be included in the one-off decider next year, New Zealand (third), Bangladesh (seventh), South Africa (sixth), England (fourth), and Sri Lanka (fifth) are still in the running.

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England Hosts World Test Championship Final

The ICC World Test Championship Final, which has swiftly become one of the most anticipated events in the cricket calendar, is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition, according to a statement from ICC CEO Geoff Allardice. However, in the just-finished two-match home series, Pakistan sustained a severe blow as Bangladesh defeated them 0–2.

ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice said: “The ICC World Test Championship Final has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in the cricketing calendar and we are pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition. It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of Test cricket, which continues to captivate fans around the world.”

The winner of the third edition of the ICC World Test Championship will be decided at the Lord’s Test. In 2021, New Zealand won the inaugural championship, while in 2023, Australia raised the Test Mace. And on both crucial occasions, India suffered a terrible defeat. The ICC has also chosen June 16 as a reserve day, in case it is necessary.

Finalists Announced on January 28

It will be the first time that Lord’s has hosted a major event. Test match days at Lord’s are unique. Guy Lavender, the Chief Executive and Secretary of the Marleybone Cricket Club (MCC) said that welcoming the two best men’s sides in the world at One cricketing experience that shouldn’t be missed is competing at the Home of Cricket. They are ranked based on how well each of the nine participating teams performed in World Test Championship matches over a two-year period that began in 2023

On January 28, the Lord’s finalists will be announced. South Africa, New Zealand, and England are still hoping to rally late to make it to the championship match. Fans from all over the world will be able to watch history being made as the game’s longest format is celebrated for a week. This Ultimate Test is the outcome of two years of intense competition in the ICC World Test Championship, which saw 69 Test matches split over 27 series to decide the finalists.

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Article originally written by Zartash Zulfiqar