World Test Championship Jun 2023 – Dec 2025 Schedule, Full Matches List, Dates, and Venue

Discover the complete schedule for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025, including full match lists, dates, and venues. Stay updated with all the fixtures and key details for each participating team. Don’t miss any action from this prestigious cricket tournament!

The World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle marks the third edition of this prestigious red-ball ICC competition. The World Test Championship will commence with Australia facing England in a five-match Test series for the Ashes, from June 16 to July 31.

Much like previous editions, the World Test Championship 2023-25 will span two years, featuring 67 matches in the group phase followed by a one-off final for the coveted mace. A major highlight is the five-match series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Australia will host India. Notably, the two sides agreed to play two sets of five Test matches until 2027.

India, Australia, and England will play the most matches in this World Test Championship cycle, with 20, 21, and 22 games, respectively. The top two teams in the World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table will qualify for the final clash.

World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 Fixtures

The 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship is an ongoing tournament of Test Cricket which is the third edition of the ICC World Test Championship

Team Total Matches Home Away Not Scheduled To Play Against
 Australia 19 10 9 BAN and  SA
 Bangladesh 12 6 6 AUS and  ENG
 England 21 10 11 BAN and  SA
 India 19 10 9 PAK and  SL
 New Zealand 14 7 7 PAK and  WI
 Pakistan 14 7 7 IND and  NZ
 South Africa 12 6 6 AUS and  ENG
 Sri Lanka 12 6 6 IND and  WI
 West Indies 13 6 7 NZ and  SL

 

World Test Championship (2023-2025) – Points Table

Get the latest updates on the World Test Championship points table and standings on CrickHDtv. Find out the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship ranking, matches, wins, losses, and NRR for all the matches played.

Pos Team Matches Won Lost Drawn NR Points PCT
1 cms img India 9 6 2 1 0 74 68.51
2 cms img Australia 12 8 3 1 0 90 62.5
3 cms img New Zealand 6 3 3 0 0 36 50.0
4 cms img Sri Lanka 4 2 2 0 0 24 50.0
5 cms img Pakistan 5 2 3 0 0 22 36.66
6 cms img West Indies 4 1 2 1 0 16 33.33
7 cms img Bangladesh 4 1 3 0 0 12 25.0
8 cms img South Africa 4 1 3 0 0 12 25.0
9 cms img England 10 3 6 1 0 21 17.5
In the WTC 2023-2025, teams will get 12 points for a win, 4 for a draw and 6 for a tie. Points percentage system (PCT) will be used to determine the leaderboard. PCT = Points won by a team / Points contested * 100.  Reference site: CrickBuzz.com

 

World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 Schedule

Get 2023-2025 World Test Championship schedule, fixtures, scorecard updates, and results on CrickHDtv. Track latest match scores, schedule, and results of ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025.

 

Jul 18-22, 2024 – 2nd Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

  • England vs West Indies
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT | 14:00 +04)

Jul 26-30, 2024 – 3rd Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham

  • England vs West Indies
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT | 14:00 +04)

Aug 7-11, 2024 – 1st Test at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

  • West Indies vs South Africa
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:00 local time (14:00 GMT | 18:00 +04)

Aug 15-19, 2024 – 2nd Test at Providence Stadium, Guyana

  • West Indies vs South Africa
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:00 local time (14:00 GMT | 18:00 +04)

Aug 21-25, 2024 – 1st Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

  • Pakistan vs Bangladesh
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (05:30 GMT | 09:30 +04)

Aug 21-25, 2024 – 1st Test at Old Trafford, Manchester

  • England vs Sri Lanka
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT | 14:00 +04)

Aug 29-Sep 2, 2024 – 2nd Test at Lord’s, London

  • England vs Sri Lanka
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT | 14:00 +04)

Aug 30-Sep 3, 2024 – 2nd Test at National Stadium, Karachi

  • Pakistan vs Bangladesh
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (05:30 GMT | 09:30 +04)

Sep 6-10, 2024 – 3rd Test at Kennington Oval, London

  • England vs Sri Lanka
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT | 14:00 +04)

Sep 19-23, 2024 – 1st Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

  • India vs Bangladesh
  • Match scheduled to begin at 09:30 local time (04:00 GMT | 08:00 +04)

Sep 27-Oct 1, 2024 – 2nd Test at Green Park, Kanpur

  • India vs Bangladesh
  • Match scheduled to begin at 09:30 local time (04:00 GMT | 08:00 +04)

Oct 7-11, 2024 – 1st Test at Multan Cricket Stadium

  • Pakistan vs England
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (05:30 GMT | 09:30 +04)

Oct 15-19, 2024 – 2nd Test at National Stadium, Karachi

  • Pakistan vs England
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (05:30 GMT | 09:30 +04)

Oct 16-20, 2024 – 1st Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

  • India vs New Zealand
  • Match scheduled to begin at 09:30 local time (04:00 GMT | 08:00 +04)

Oct 24-28, 2024 – 2nd Test at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

  • India vs New Zealand
  • Match scheduled to begin at 09:30 local time (04:00 GMT | 08:00 +04)

Oct 24-28, 2024 – 3rd Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

  • Pakistan vs England
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (05:30 GMT | 09:30 +04)

Nov 1-5, 2024 – 3rd Test at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

  • India vs New Zealand
  • Match scheduled to begin at 09:30 local time (04:00 GMT | 08:00 +04)

Nov 22-26, 2024 – 1st Test at Perth Stadium

  • Australia vs India
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:20 local time (02:20 GMT | 06:20 +04)

Nov 22-26, 2024 – 1st Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

  • West Indies vs Bangladesh

Nov 27-Dec 1, 2024 – 1st Test at Kingsmead, Durban

  • South Africa vs Sri Lanka
  • Match scheduled to begin at 09:30 local time (07:30 GMT | 11:30 +04)

Nov 28-Dec 2, 2024 – 1st Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch

  • New Zealand vs England
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (22:00 GMT -1d | 02:00 +04)

Nov 30-Dec 4, 2024 – 2nd Test at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

  • West Indies vs Bangladesh

Dec 5-9, 2024 – 2nd Test at St George’s Park, Gqeberha

  • South Africa vs Sri Lanka
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (08:30 GMT | 12:30 +04)

Dec 6-10, 2024 – 2nd Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington

  • New Zealand vs England
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (22:00 GMT -1d | 02:00 +04)

Dec 6-10, 2024 – 2nd Test at Adelaide Oval (day/night)

  • Australia vs India
  • Match scheduled to begin at 14:30 local time (04:00 GMT | 08:00 +04)

Dec 14-18, 2024 – 3rd Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton

  • New Zealand vs England
  • Match scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (22:00 GMT -1d | 02:00 +04)

Dec 14-18, 2024 – 3rd Test at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane

  • Australia vs India
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:20 local time (00:20 GMT | 04:20 +04)

Dec 26-30, 2024 – 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground

  • Australia vs India
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (23:30 GMT -1d | 03:30 +04)

Dec 26-30, 2024 – 1st Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion

  • South Africa vs Pakistan
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT | 12:00 +04)

Jan 3-7, 2025 – 5th Test at Sydney Cricket Ground

  • Australia vs India
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (23:30 GMT -1d | 03:30 +04)

Jan 3-7, 2025 – 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town

  • South Africa vs Pakistan
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (08:30 GMT | 12:30 +04)

Jan 16-20, 2025 – 1st Test at National Stadium, Karachi

  • Pakistan vs West Indies
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (05:30 GMT | 09:30 +04)

Jan 24-28, 2025 – 2nd Test at Multan Cricket Stadium

  • Pakistan vs West Indies
  • Match scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (05:30 GMT | 09:30 +04)

FAQS About World Test Championship Jun 2023 – Dec 2025 

1. What is the World Test Championship (WTC)?

The World Test Championship (WTC) is an international cricket competition organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the longest format of the game, Test cricket. It aims to bring more context and excitement to Test matches by creating a league system where teams compete over a two-year cycle to qualify for the WTC final.

2. How does the points system work in the WTC?

In the WTC, points are awarded based on the results of Test matches within a series. Each series carries a maximum of 120 points, regardless of the number of matches. Points are distributed equally across the matches in a series, with a win, draw, and tie earning different point values. This system ensures that each Test match holds significance in the overall standings.

3. How are teams selected for the WTC final?

The top two teams in the WTC points table at the end of the two-year cycle qualify for the WTC final. The points table ranks teams based on the total points accumulated from their Test matches during the championship period. The final match determines the WTC champion.

4. When and where is the next WTC final scheduled?

The next WTC final is scheduled to be held in June 2025. The location of the final is usually determined by the ICC and announced well in advance. The inaugural WTC final in 2021 was held at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, England.

5. What are the benefits of the WTC for Test cricket?

The WTC adds a competitive edge and context to Test cricket by creating a league format with a clear path to a final. It encourages teams to compete more intensely in each match and series, as every game affects their standing in the championship. This format aims to increase fan engagement and interest in Test cricket, highlighting the importance and excitement of the traditional format.

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