The World Test Championship (WTC) is a prestigious cricket tournament introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to elevate the status of Test cricket, the pinnacle of the cricketing world. Established in 2019, the WTC has brought a new dimension to Test cricket, adding a competitive edge and providing a clear pathway to the coveted title of world Test champions.
The WTC has revitalized Test cricket, injecting excitement and purpose into the traditional format. It has encouraged teams to prioritize Test matches, ensuring that every Test series carries significant weight in the race for the championship.
WTC 2023-25
The current WTC cycle, spanning from 2023 to 2025, features nine top-ranked Test nations competing over two years. Each team plays six bilateral Test series, three home and three away, with points awarded for wins, draws, and losses. The top two teams in the points table will contest the grand finale, scheduled for the summer of 2025 in England.
WTC Points Table
| Pos | Team | Mat | W | L | D | Ded | Pts | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 98 | 62.82 |
| 2 | Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 90 | 62.5 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 55.56 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 50 |
| 5 | South Africa | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 47.62 |
| 6 | England | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 93 | 40.79 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 33.33 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 30.56 |
| 9 | West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 18.52 |
Past WTC Winners
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
| 2019-2021 | New Zealand | India |
| 2021-2023 | Australia | India |
