ICC WTC Winners List:Ā The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has redefined Test cricket. The World Test Championship has provided a more structured approach to playing the longest format of the game. The WTC cycle ends with a thrilling final after two years of intense cricketing action. Launched in 2019, the prestigious tournament adds context, competitiveness and global significance to the Test format. The WTC is a two-year tournament cycle which is designed to determine the world's best Test side. The format features a league stage followed by the grand finale. The top two sides in the standings face each other at a neutral venue for the ultimate championship match. Nine full-member ICC nations take part in this ICC WTC tournament.Ā South Africa Win ICC WTC 2025; Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada Star as Proteas Beat Australia to Clinch First ICC Trophy in 27 Years.

South Africa won the ICC WTC 2025 title, clinching the World Test Championship crown for the very first time. And it came after a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Australia in what turned out to be a thrilling final at the Lord's Cricket Ground. With this victory, South Africa won their first ICC title since 1998 and it came after years of heartbreak and disappointment. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma played stellar knocks as South Africa chased down 282 to beat Australia. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada had bagged a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the match, setting the tone for the win.Ā ICC WTC 2025 Prize Money: Check How Much Amount All Nations Will Receive in INR.

ICC WTC Winners List

Year Winners Runners-Up
2019-21 New Zealand India
2021-23 Australia India
2023-25 South Africa Australia

 

As mentioned before, this is just the third WTC final. The first-ever ICC WTC final was played in 2021 between New Zealand and India. India, then led by Virat Kohli, had fallen short against New Zealand in a rain-affected and Kane Williamson and co made history as the first-ever WTC winners. India also made it to the final of the second edition of the ICC WTC final in 2023, this time under Rohit Sharma, but the outcome did not change as they fell short to Australia.Ā South Africa became the third team to win the WTC title.

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