WTC 2025: The race for the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up, with teams vying for a place in the prestigious match to be held at the iconic Lord’s Stadium in England. The latest developments in the WTC standings and the announcement of the final details have set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to this global Test cricket event.
Bangladesh stun Pakistan with historic series win
Bangladesh made headlines by achieving a historic 2-0 series win against Pakistan at their home stadium. In the second Test match of the series, Bangladesh secured a convincing six-wicket win, marking their first clean sweep against an Asian team away from home. Pakistan, who were hoping to bounce back after a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the first Test match, failed to do so in the second match, further complicating their campaign in the World Test Championship.
Impact on World Championship Test standings
Pakistan’s disappointing performance has left them in eighth place on the WTC points table, with just 16 points from seven matches. This defeat significantly hampers their chances of making it to the final as they remain stuck in the penultimate position. In contrast, Bangladesh’s impressive performance has propelled them to sixth place with 33 points from six matches.
India continues to lead the WTC standings with 68.52 points from nine matches, closely followed by Australia who have amassed 62.5 points from 12 matches. These two cricketing powerhouses are currently the favourites to secure a place in the 2025 WTC finals.
Final dates and location of WTC announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the dates for the much-anticipated 2025 World Test Championship final. The match is scheduled to take place at Lord’s Stadium in London from June 11-15, 2025, with June 16 reserved as a backup day in case of any disruptions.
Past champions set the bar very high
The WTC final has already produced memorable moments in its brief history. New Zealand emerged as the inaugural champions in 2021, defeating India by eight wickets. In the second edition, Australia claimed the title by beating India by 209 runs at The Oval in London. These thrilling finals have raised high expectations for the 2025 edition, promising another exciting chapter in the history of the championship.
India and Australia lead the charge
India and Australia are currently the top contenders to make it to the WTC final once again. India’s consistent performance has put them at the top of the table while Australia are not far behind, making both teams the favourites for a rematch at Lord’s. With both teams displaying exceptional form, anticipation for the final is already growing.
Lord’s will host another historic final
The decision to host the 2025 WTC Final at Lord’s underlines the ICC’s commitment to hosting Test cricket at historic venues. Known as the ‘Home of Cricket’, Lord’s has a rich history of hosting iconic matches, and the upcoming WTC Final promises to be another landmark event. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting what could be an unforgettable showdown between the giants of the sport.
As teams continue to battle it out in the current WTC cycle, all eyes will be on Lord’s in June 2025, where the world’s best Test teams will compete for the ultimate prize in the longest format of the game.
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