With the WTC final set to take place in June 2025, defending champions Australia currently sit at second position in the points table. However, with three matches to go, including a crucial Test against India and two against Sri Lanka, Australia will secure their place in the final if they win at least one of those matches. South Africa has already qualified for the final, but the final spot is still up for grabs and will depend on the results of the upcoming matches.
India suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test, putting their chances of making it to the World Test Championship Final in jeopardy. They will now have to win their final game against Australia and hope that Australia do not win against Sri Lanka in order to secure a spot in the final. With South Africa already qualifying for the final, India's chances are looking slim.
In a nail-biting first Test match of their two-match series, South Africa emerged victorious over Pakistan and secured their spot in the WTC final at Lord's next year. After a major collapse in their first innings, the Proteas were set a target of 148 which they chased down with the help of a valiant unbeaten stand by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen. Despite Mohammad Abbas' six-wicket haul for Pakistan, South Africa held their nerves and secured their spot in the WTC final, leaving India's chances uncertain.
The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 is heating up as South Africa and India have secured their spots with thrilling wins over Pakistan and an impressive record respectively. On the other hand, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are now out of contention for the final spot, making the remaining matches even more crucial for other teams in the race.
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was irritated by a female fan's repeated requests to call Shubman Gill during practice at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With the WTC Final dreams at stake, this match is crucial for both India and Australia. Despite his struggles with form, Rohit does not want Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant to be weighed down by outside suggestions as they are all "capable" players. These three youngsters will form the core of Indian batting in the next decade, and Rohit knows their worth.
In a closely fought match, India's draw against Australia caused their points percentage to drop in the ICC World Test Championship standings. Despite gaining four points, India's PCT slipped with their second draw in the ongoing WTC cycle, while Australia's also decreased. Both teams are still in the running for the WTC final, with India needing to avoid another loss and Australia having four games left to play.
Travis Head dominates with his second century in the series against Indian cricket team. Team India's domination came crushing down on their day two of the third BGT Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane when Travis Head scored another hundred, his second in the series and ninth overall in Tests. This has been the second consecutive time in a row that the Australian left-hander has targeted the Indian team in a decisive manner since his pivotal role in both the 2025 WTC Final and the dramatic 2023 ODI World Cup Final. With these two innings, Head has been the source behiond Australia's two biggest wins against India in recent times and the end is still not in sight.
After South Africa's convincing win over Sri Lanka in the second Test at Gqeberha, India's chances of making it to the ICC World Test Championship Final for the third time in a row have been greatly reduced. This win has propelled South Africa to the top of the WTC Final standings, pushing India down to third place. Australia's 10-wicket win against India in the second Test in Adelaide has put them in second place, making the race for the WTC Final even more intense.
After a dominant 109-run victory over Sri Lanka, South Africa has emerged as the new leader in the World Test Championship points table, surpassing Australia. The win was led by Keshav Maharaj who took five wickets, securing a 2-0 series sweep for the home team. With two more home tests against Pakistan, South Africa is now in a strong position to qualify for their first WTC final next year.
As the 2021 World Test Championship winners, New Zealand prepares to take on England in a three-match Test series, there is plenty at stake for both teams. While the Kiwis hope to keep their chances of qualifying for the WTC 2025 final alive, England has the opportunity to play spoiler. With star players Kane Williamson and Tim Southee back in the squad, the series is sure to be an exciting one for fans. As both teams have won one match each in their last Test series in New Zealand, it remains to be seen who will come out on top this time around.