The highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final is set to take place at The Oval in London from June 7 to June 11. This five-day Test match will feature the top two teams in the ICC Test Teams Rankings, with India and Australia battling it out for the ultimate prize.
Australia secured the top spot in the standings leading up to the WTC final, with a win percentage of 66.67 and a total of 152 points. India finished second with a win percentage of 58.8 and 127 points, setting the stage for an exciting summit clash.
Date and Time: The World Test Championship final 2023 will kick off on June 7 and conclude on June 11. The match will commence at 3:00 p.m. (IST) on each match day.
Venue: The historic ground of The Oval in London will be the venue for the WTC final. Known for its rich cricketing heritage, The Oval promises to provide the perfect setting for this highly anticipated encounter.
TV Broadcast: Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the live action of the World Test Championship final on the Star Sports Network. Tune in to your favorite Star Sports channel to enjoy the match with expert commentary and analysis.
Live Streaming: For those unable to watch the match on TV, the World Test Championship final will be available for live streaming on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Fans can enjoy the game on their mobile devices or computers from anywhere in the world.
Team Squads: India Squad for the WTC final:
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Virat Kohli
- Ajinkya Rahane
- KS Bharat (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohd. Shami
- Mohd. Siraj
- Umesh Yadav
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
Standby players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav
Australia Squad for the WTC final:
- Pat Cummins (captain)
- Scott Boland
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Cameron Green
- Marcus Harris
- Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Nathan Lyon
- Todd Murphy
- Steve Smith (vc)
- Mitchell Starc
- David Warner
Standby players: Mitch Marsh, Matthew Renshaw
Please note that the squads mentioned above are as of May 30, 2023, and are subject to change based on team management decisions.
As cricket fans gear up for the WTC final, all eyes will be on the battle between India and Australia. The clash of these two formidable teams promises to be a thrilling contest as they vie for the prestigious title of World Test Champions. Don’t miss out on the action and tune in to witness history unfold at The Oval.