The finalists for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final (ICC WTC) have finally been decided. While Australia were the first team to book their place in the final, India became the second finalists after Sri Lanka’s failure to win the Christchurch against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka needed to win both the Tests against New Zealand to book their place in the ICC WTC final. However, they found themselves on the wrong side of a thrilling Test as the Black Caps beat them by 2 wickets to register a thrilling win.
Australia have finished the ongoing ICC WTC cycle as the top-ranked team and are followed by India at number two. South Africa, Sri Lanka and England complete the top 5. As far as the reigning ICC WTC champions New Zealand are concerned, they are languishing at the 8th spot in the points table.
So with both the finalists for ICC WTC final now decided, here are all the details you need regarding the much-anticipated clash.
ICC WTC final – Finalists:
Australia and India will be the finalists for the upcoming edition of the ICC WTC final. Australia were the first team to book their place in the final after beating India in the third Test of the recently-concluded series. India booked their place in the final after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in Christchurch.
ICC WTC final – Date and venue:
The much-anticipated ICC WTC final will be played from June 7 at the Oval in London. There is also a reserve day.
ICC WTC 2021-23 – Points Table:
Australia will finish the ongoing cycle of the ICC WTC at the top of the points table. The team from Down Under will also be the only team with a PCT of more than 65. They will finish their campaign with a PCT of 66.67. India, on the other hand, will finish the cycle with a PCT of 58.80.
Here is the updated ICC WTC Points Table (after the fourth Test between India and Australia):
| Pos | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | NR | Points | PCT |
| 1 | Australia | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 152 | 66.67 |
| 2 | India | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 127 | 58.80 |
| 3 | South Africa | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | 55.56 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 48.48 |
| 5 | England | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 124 | 46.97 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 38.1 |
| 7 | West Indies | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 34.62 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 33.33 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 11.11 |
ICC WTC final – FAQs
Who will play WTC final 2023?
India and Australia will play the WTC final 2023.
Is India qualified for WTC final?
Yes, India have qualified for the WTC final after Sri Lanka were knocked out of the race following their defeat to New Zealand.
What is the date of WTC final 2023?
The WTC final 2023 will start on June 7. The match is scheduled to be played at the Oval in London.
Who won WTC test final?
The first and only WTC Test final has been won by New Zealand. In 2021, New Zealand beat India in Southampton to create history.