Wtc Final

England has hosted both the WTC title clashes till now in 2021 and 2023 at Hampshire and at the Oval respectively.

World Test Championship: What India need to do to qualify for WTC final after South Africa beat Pakistan at Centurion?

World Test Championship final: South Africa confirm their spot in the WTC final with win over Pakistan at the Centurion.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs, boosts WTC hopes

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second Test at St George's Park.

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WTC Final 2023: The 3-match conundrum

The idea that there's no second Test should spur the players to greater heights. And the fact that the final is played over 5 days rules out elements of chance, without the need for a second or third Test.

WTC Final: Amid top order failure, Ajinkya Rahane gives India some chance with gritty knock

Rahane, who had earlier led India to a glorious Test series win against Australia in 2020-21 tour, maintained a similar calm approach to help India avoid the follow-on threat on Friday

WTC Final: Australia end Day 3 at 123/4, extend lead to 296 runs against India

At stumps, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green were batting on 41 and 7 respectively.

WTC Final: Apropos Oval, there are priorities Indian cricket must set for itself

If Test matches do not allow you that space while playing at home, not playing red-ball domestic at the cost of some white-ball cricket has begun to cost this team

WTC Final: Mohammed Siraj takes four as India bowl out Australia for 469 on Day 2

Starting the day at 327 for 3, Australia added 142 more runs while losing the remaining seven wickets as Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (121) were the two prominent contributors.

Australia 327/3 at stumps on Day 1 against India in WTC final

Travis Head and Steve Smith were batting on 146 and 95 respectively at close of play on Day 1 as Australia added 157 runs in the final session which had 34 overs without losing any wicket.

Odisha train tragedy: India, Australia teams observe one-minute silence, wear black armbands

Before the start of play, a minute's silence was observed and in a noble gesture, even the Australian team sported black armbands in solidarity with the opposition in this hour of grief.

WTC Final: India opt to bowl against Australia

The Rahul Dravid-coached side went in with a four-pronged pace attack and preferred Ravindra Jadeja over seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

WTC final: Before India vs Australia, memes take over Twitter

India will face Australia in the highly-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval in London in a short while, and excitement on social media is at an all-time high.

'Ultimate Test': India face tough Australia challenge as it aims to end ICC title drought

India have been the most consistent side over the past two WTC cycles and also reached knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but a trophy has eluded them.

WTC 2023 Final: Akram, Ponting, Taylor predict win for Australia, Shastri says ‘whoever lands first punch’

“Australia are just favourites...India have got a couple of little uncertain areas in their team I think in terms of how selection and injuries are concerned," Ricky Ponting said.

Andy Flower joins Australia as assistant coach ahead of WTC final versus India

Flower, who coached England from 2009-2014, has joined the Australian camp in the days leading to the WTC final against the world No. 1 Test side India in a consultancy role.

India no longer taken lightly by Australia, has earned respect as Test team, says Virat Kohli

Putting up a solid show of grit and gumption, India pipped Australia in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 editions of the Border-Gavaskar trophy by a similar 2-1 margin.

The Ultimate Test: India-Australia clash in WTC final set to ignite intense rivalries

The Ultimate Test begins at The Oval as India takes on Australia in the World Test Championship final. Fans eagerly await the intense contests between Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Starc and Cheteshwar Pujara against Nathan Lyon. The clash between Kohli and spin remains a concern, while Ashwin poses a threat to left-handers. The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown.

WTC Final 2023 | IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara, a big threat for the Aussies

India No. 3 Pujara spent the last couple of months representing Sussex in the English County, and he scored heavily.

WTC Final 2023: India or Australia, who stands a better chance at winning?

For the Aussies, the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final can be a distraction ahead of the Ashes, India hardly got a week to breathe after the IPL, but India have a tough game ahead against the tunnel-visioned Australians.

WTC final against India is our grand final: Nathan Lyon

The five-Test Ashes against England beginning June 16 has dominated the headlines over the past few months as Australia seek to win the marque series away from home for the first time in 22 years.

Australia unsure about India's bowling line-up in WTC final

India utilised three spinners during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with both Ashwin (25 wickets) and Jadeja (22) shinning bright to help their side claim a 2-1 series win.

Australia would be talking about Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli ahead of WTC final: Ricky Ponting

India's Test batting mainstay Pujara could provide valuable insights to his teammates, having played extensively at Sussex in the English County Championship, while Kohli is at his absolute best having cracked two centuries and six half-tons for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League.

Australia head into the WTC final against India wary of their dismal Oval record

In over 140 years of Test cricket in England, Australia have had one of the worst records at The Oval, which will host the final from June 7 to 11 between the top two Test sides.

Cheteshwar Pujara's inputs will be invaluable for Indian batters: Sunil Gavaskar ahead of WTC final

With Pujara's knowledge and captaincy experience (at Sussex), his inputs could prove invaluable, especially against Australian batter Steve Smith, who is also a part of his county side.