The iconic Lord’s Stadium in London will host the ICC World Test Championship final starting from June 11 next year. The ICC confirmed the dates for the marquee clash in Tests, saying, “Lord’s to host the third edition of the World Test Championship final from 11 June 2025.” The one-off Test will be played at the historic London venue from June 11 to 15, 2025, with June 16 available as a reserve day if required.
This will be the first time Lord’s has been used for the World Test Championship final. The first edition (2021) was held in Southampton, and the second edition (2023) at The Oval, where New Zealand and Australia emerged as champions, respectively.
The match will be contested between the top two sides in the standings at the end of the current cycle, with Rohit Sharma’s India currently leading, followed by reigning champions Australia. The Men in Blue have featured in both WTC finals so far but are yet to capture the prestigious mace.
However, there are still plenty of points up for grabs, with New Zealand (third), England (fourth), Sri Lanka (fifth), South Africa (sixth), and Bangladesh (seventh) all in contention for a place in the one-off decider.
Fans will have the opportunity to register their interest for tickets to the World Test Championship final, and ICC CEO Geoff Allardice expects demand to be high for this eagerly awaited contest.
“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,” Allardice said, as quoted by the ICC.
“It is 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 encourage fans to register their interest now to ensure they have a chance of attending the Ultimate Test next year,” he added.