ICC announce dates and venue for 2025 World Test Championship final

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the dates for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, which will be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. 

The one-off Test match is scheduled to take place from 11 to 15 June 2025, with 16 June reserved as a backup day in case of any delays.

This will mark the first time that Lord's will host the WTC final, following previous finals at Southampton in 2021 and The Oval in 2023, which were won by New Zealand and Australia, respectively.

The final will feature the top two teams on the WTC standings at the end of the current cycle. Currently, India, led by Rohit Sharma, is in the leading position, with defending champions Australia close behind. However, with plenty of points still up for grabs, other teams like New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Bangladesh are still in the race for a spot in the final.

Fans eager to witness the historic match at Lord's can now register their interest in tickets. ICC CEO Geoff Allardice emphasized the significance of the event, stating, "The ICC World Test Championship Final has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in the cricketing calendar and we are pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition.

"It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Test cricket, which continues to captivate fans around the world. Tickets will be in high demand so I would encourage fans to register their interest now to ensure they are in with a chance of attending the Ultimate Test next year."