9 December 2024 South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the 2nd Test at the St. George's Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha. Dane Paterson (SA) is the Player of the Match for his 7 wickets. South Africa won the 2-match series by 2-0. South Africa goes to 1st and Sri Lanka stays 4th in the WTC standings.

The 2023-25 World Test Championship is the third edition of the World Test Championship. It started on 16 June 2023 and finish with the final at Lord's, London, from 11-15 June 2025. Australia are the defending champions, beating India by 209 runs in the 2023 WTC Final. The tournament will be played over two years, with 68 matches over 27 series scheduled for the league stage. The top two teams in the points table will qualify for the final.

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World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table (After SA vs SL 2nd Test)

The league features nine teams - all full members except Afghanistan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe. Each team will play between 12 and 22 matches against six other teams - three at home and three away. The number of games in the series can vary from two to five Tests. 

* Teams are ranked on percentage of points (PCT %) won

** For slow over-rates, teams lose one championship point for each over short

World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Distribution System

WTC 2023-25 Fixtures (Upcoming Matches)

The WTC 2023-25 cycle continues with New Zealand vs England 3nd Test from 14 December 2024.

2023-25 World Test Championship Complete Schedule

England, India, and Australia will play the most matches in the 2023-25 cycle, 22, 19, and 19 Tests, respectively. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and South Africa will play the least number of Tests, 12 each.

World Test Championship Winners & Runners Up 

India have ended up runners-up in both the editions of the WTC so far. In 2021, they lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets; in 2023, they lost to Australia by 209 runs.

FAQs

How can India qualify for the WTC final in 2025?

India need to win 3 of their remaining 4 Tests to qualify for the WTC final in 2025. 

Who is at the top in the WTC table?

India is at the top of the table in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. 

How many teams are playing in the World Test Championship?

9 teams are competing in the second season of the World Test Championship in 2023-25. 

Who is the defending champion of the World Test Championship?

Australia is the defending champion of the World Test Championship. They beat India by 209 runs in the final at the Oval, London, on 11 June 2023. 

Where will the final of WTC 2025 be played?

The World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 will be played at Lord's, London.

What is the WTC 2023-2025 cycle?

WTC 2023-25 cycle in the third edition of the World Test Championship, the premier championship for Test cricket. It is similar to what the ODI Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup is for the ODI and T20I formats. 

When is India's next Test in the World Test Championship?

Ind's next Test in the World Test Championship 2023-25 is against Australia at Brisbane from 10 December 2024 5:50 AM IST.

How many times has India won WTC?

India has finished runners-up in both the editions of the WTC so far - lost to New Zealand in 2021 and to Australia in 2023.

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