International cricket places a great deal of prestige on ICC competitions. There is intense competition amongst the best cricketing nations in the world at tournaments like the ODI World Cup, T20I World Cup, Champions Trophy, and World Test Championship. Reaching the finals and winning the trophy requires a great deal of work and perseverance because the best teams are fighting for glory. Winning an ICC title gives a team the prestigious title of world champions.
Australia has become the second team to secure a spot in the WTC 2025 final, surpassing India in a remarkable record. Both nations had previously appeared in 13 ICC tournament finals, but with Australia’s qualification for the WTC final, they will now make their 14th appearance in an ICC title decider.
Teams to play most ICC finals
- 14 – Australia*
- 13 – India
- 9 – England
- 8 – West Indies
- 7 – Sri Lanka
- 6 – New Zealand
- 6 – Pakistan
- 3 – South Africa*
Australia is the fourth team to play in a World Test Championship (WTC) final. India and New Zealand featured in the last edition, while South Africa had previously qualified for their third ICC final.
