Have a look at the 2025 WTC final date, time, schedule, teams and tickets
Know all details about the 2025 ICC WTC Final 2025, which will take place at the Lord’s from 11th June through 15th June.
Australia secured a thrilling 184-run victory over India in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, wrapping up the match in the final hour of the fifth day. The win gives Australia a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series, placing them one step away from reclaiming the trophy by avoiding defeat in Sydney. As reigning ICC World Test Championship winners, they are now well-positioned to secure a spot in next year’s final at Lord’s.
ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final schedule, date, time, venue, teams, prize money and tickets booking details
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the dates for the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final, set to take place at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Scheduled from 11 to 15 June 2025, the match will feature an additional reserve day on 16 June, if required in case of rain. This marks the first time Lord’s will host the WTC final, following editions held in Southampton (2021) and The Oval (2023), where New Zealand and Australia claimed victories, respectively.
Timings: 9.15am Gates open for public ticket holders. 11am Play commences. 1pm Lunch interval. 1.40pm Play recommences. 3.40pm Tea Interval. 6pm Scheduled close of play
The WTC Final scenario for India. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TxVzqGABh0
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 30, 2024
Notably, the WTC final will pit the top two teams from the current championship standings against each other with South Africa having confirmed their spot while the other team is yet to be decided. While tickets haven’t gone on sale for the final yet, fans can register their interest on the official ICC site here.
The winner will be awarded $1.6 million in prize money while the runner-up will receive $800,000.
South Africa has been a dominant force this cycle, topping the standings with a stellar 66.67% win percentage across 11 Tests. Their recent victory against Pakistan in Centurion, powered by a gritty batting display, further solidified their position in the final. Meanwhile, Australia bolstered their chances with a dramatic 184-run victory over India during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
Lord’s Cricket Ground, here we come!🏏🏟️😃
The Proteas have secured their spot in the WTC Final next year, where we will face either Australia or India, as per the current rankings.🏆#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/FbB8LvtnJm
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 29, 2024
India’s path to the World Test Championship Final hinges on winning the final Test of the series against Australia in Sydney to level the Border-Gavaskar series. Following this, their qualification would depend on Australia failing to secure a victory in their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins next month. At the moment, it is most likely that Australia will play South Africa in the final come 2025.