The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the dates and venue for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. The summit clash of the 2023-25 WTC cycle will take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
India and Australia lead the race
The highly anticipated one-off Test match is scheduled to be held from June 11 to 15, 2025. A reserve day has been set aside on June 16 in case of inclement weather.
This will be the first time that Lord’s is set to host the World Test Championship final. Previously, the Rose Bowl in Southampton and The Oval in London have hosted the finals of the inaugural two editions, which were won by New Zealand in 2021 and Australia in 2023, respectively.
The grand finale will feature the top two teams on the World Test Championship standings at the conclusion of the current cycle. India, led by Rohit Sharma, currently occupies the top spot, closely followed by defending champions Australia.
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Other teams in the WTC Final hunt
However, several other teams remain in the hunt for a place in the final. New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Bangladesh are all still in contention, with plenty of points up for grabs in the remaining Test series.
The 2025 World Test Championship final promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the best Test teams in the world, with the coveted title up for grabs. Cricket fans around the globe will be eagerly anticipating this showdown at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
The ICC has also revealed that pre-registration for the 2025 WTC final will open shortly. ICC members who have subscribed to email invitations can already register for priority access to ticket sales. Once the general public sale begins, ICC Family Members who have registered will have a dedicated window to purchase tickets before they become available to everyone. To register, visit the official ICC website.
