DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed the dates for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, scheduled to be played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
The one-off Test be played between the top two sides on the WTC points table from 11th to 15th June 2025, with the 16th of June available as a reserve day.
Lord’s will host the WTC final for the first time as Southampton and The Oval served as the hosts for the 2021 and 2023 finals. New Zealand lifted the trophy in 2021, while Pat Cummins-led Australia won the tournament in 2023.
“This Ultimate Test is the culmination of two years of intense competition in the ICC World Test Championship, spanning 69 Test matches over 27 series played to decide the finalists,” the ICC stated in a press release.
“Fans from around the globe will have the opportunity to witness history in the making of a week-long celebration of the longest format of the game.
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“Tickets will be in high demand and fans are asked to register their interest to attend the unique sporting event of mental strength, stamina, technique and strategy.”
It’s worth noting that India are currently sitting at the top of the WTC points table with defending champions Australia following them closely.
However, there are still ample points up for grabs for teams, several contenders such as New Zealand (ranked third), Bangladesh (fourth), England (fifth), South Africa (sixth), and Sri Lanka (seventh) are still in the running for a spot in the final.
“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,” ICC CEO Geoff Allardice said.
“It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of Test cricket, which continues to captivate fans around the world. Tickets will be in high demand so I would encourage fans to register their interest now to ensure they are in with a chance of attending the Ultimate Test next year.”
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