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Preparing for the World Test Championship 2021-2023 Finale

by Wisden Staff 2 minute read

The finale of the World Test Championship for 2021-2023 is nearing. In the early summer of 2023, the final will commence and the official champion will be decided. How are the teams measuring up now? Which team is the fan favorite? Let’s find out!

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What is the World Test Championship?

The World Test Championship is a two-year-long event run by the ICC that started its first run in 2019-2021. The first match of the World Test Championship was on August 1, 2019, and it has grown to be a popular worldwide league exclusively for Test cricket. There are a total of nine teams from different countries around the world that compete in this championship every time

In the first season of the World Test Championship, New Zealand took the win by beating India at Lord’s. Will they take the win for the 2021-2023 season as well? Read on to find out!

When is the World Test Championship Final?

The final will take place in June 2023. It will be held at The Oval in Kennington, London where the two top-ranking teams during that time will go against each other to decide the victor.

What Are the Current Rankings in the World Test Championship?

Australia, India and South Africa are the top three contenders in the highest ranks of the World Test Championship stands. Rankings are determined based on the percentage of the team’s contested points PCT) they have earned.

Australia have won eight games, lost one game, and had three draws out of the total of 12 games they have played. They are top with 76.92 PCT

South Africa have won six of the 11 Tests, putting them third with 54.55 PCT. India are second with 55.77 PCT.

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