Wtc
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Australia announce playing XI vs South Africa in WTC final, to take punt on Labuschagne as opener
Cricket | Jun 10, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTAustralia have announced their playing XI for the high-voltage clash against South Africa in the WTC final at Lord's. The Pat Cummins-led side has made a bold decision to play Marnus Labuschagne as an opener. Cameron Green to bat at number three.
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AUS vs SA pitch report: How will surface at Lord's play in WTC final?
Cricket | Jun 11, 2025, 09:08 AM ISTAustralia will play South Africa in the World Test Championship finale at Lord's, starting June 11. Check out the pitch report ahead of the blockbuster clash between two of the greatest Test-playing nations.
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What if WTC final between Australia and South Africa ends in draw?
Cricket | Jun 10, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTSouth Africa will play Australia in the World Test Championship 2025 finale at the iconic Lord's. However, what if the match ends in a draw or the weather plays spoilsport? Here's everything you need to know about the WTC final.
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Youngsters in South Africa team don't deserve the chokers tag, says Mark Boucher
Cricket | Jun 07, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTMark Boucher wants the cricket experts and the fans not to call the current bunch of cricketers 'chokers'. Notably, the Proteas will soon play Australia in the World Test Championship finale and ahead of that, Boucher asked not to put them under extra pressure.
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'Two best bowling attacks going at each other' - Nathan Lyon previews WTC final against South Africa
Cricket | Jun 07, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTNathan Lyon previewed the World Test Championship final, which will be played between Australia and South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's. The spinner backed Australia's experience while noting that both teams have a strong bowling unit.
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How much prize money will India and Pakistan get in WTC 2023-25?
Cricket | May 15, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTICC, on Thursday (May 15), announced the prize money for the third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). The winner is set to take home a massive amount of Rs 30.82 crore while the runners up will get Rs 18.49 crore. But how much will India and Pakistan get? Here are the details
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ICC likely to ponder over bonus point system for WTC 2025-27 cycle
Cricket | Mar 20, 2025, 06:19 PM ISTThe new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle is set to get underway in June this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to ponder over several recommendations including introducing the bonus point system for away wins of teams.
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Top 5 players with most centuries in WTC history
Sports | Jan 29, 2025, 06:32 PM ISTICC introduced the World Test Championship in 2019 and since then, the third cycle is about to end. A lot of batters have scored a lot of runs and centuries so far in the tournament. Here's the list of the top five players with most centuries in WTC history.
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Usman Khawaja goes past Babar Azam in WTC, reaches personal milestone with century vs Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jan 29, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTUsman Khawaja scored his 16th Test century on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. This is his eighth ton in the World Test Championship, and in the process, he also passed Babar Azam in the list of the most runs scored in WTC history.
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Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon equals R Ashwin's major WTC record during Boxing Day Test win
Cricket | Dec 30, 2024, 03:28 PM ISTPat Cummins emerged the Player of the Match winner as Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test match in Melbourne on Sunday. Cummins scored 90 runs and took 6 wickets across two innings at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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WTC points table update after Australia beat India in Melbourne to take 2-1 lead in BGT
Cricket | Dec 30, 2024, 12:34 PM ISTWTC Points Table: Australia's win over India in the Boxing Day Test by 184 runs has made things tougher for the visitors to make it to the final of the WTC. Here's the latest World Test Championship points table update after the end of the fourth Test of the five-match series.
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WTC updated standings after South Africa qualify for final, how has this affected India's chances?
Cricket | Dec 29, 2024, 06:44 PM ISTSouth Africa have become the first team to qualify for the World Test Championship 2025 final. They defeated Pakistan in the first Test of their two-match series to make their way into the Lord's final next year. Here is how the result has affected India's chances and the updated WTC standings.
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Pat Cummins, Travis Head help Australia steamroll India in pink-ball Test in Adelaide
Cricket | Dec 08, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTPat Cummins broke the back of India's batting order in the second innings of the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. The right-arm speedster claimed a match-winning five-wicket haul in the second innings.
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5 Players with most fifty-plus scores in WTC history
Sports | Dec 03, 2024, 09:21 PM ISTFrom Joe Root to Babar Azam, here is a list of five players who have scored the most number of fifty-plus scores in the history of the World Test Championship.
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Marco Jansen and Prabath Jayasuriya break major world records as bowlers run riot in Durban Test
Cricket | Nov 28, 2024, 08:57 PM ISTMarco Jansen produced a memorable spell in the first innings to bowl out Sri Lanka on their lowest-ever Test total of 42. Jansen picked 7 wickets to set a new world record for the best bowling figures by a fast bowler in WTC history.
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Top 5 best bowling figures in WTC history
Sports | Nov 28, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTWorld Test Championship was first introduced in 2019 and since then, the format has kept the fans hooked to Test cricket. The third edition is already in progress and the teams are fighting to make it to the final. Meanwhile, let us have a look at the best bowling performances in WTC history.
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WTC Points Table update after Jasprit Bumrah-led India engineer collapse of fortress Optus in Perth
Cricket | Nov 25, 2024, 11:05 PM ISTThis is only India's second Test win in Perth and their first at the Optus Stadium. Their first-ever Test win in Perth had come at the WACA during the 2007-08 Test series. Notably, India are still in contention to qualify for the WTC final.
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Top 5 run-scorers for India in World Test Championship history
Sports | Nov 22, 2024, 07:22 PM ISTThe World Test Championship (WTC) was introduced by the ICC in 2019 and since then, a lot of Indian players have scored truckloads of runs in the longest format of the game. Here are the top five run-scorers for the country in WTC history with almost three editions done.
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5 Captains with most wins in WTC history
Sports | Nov 05, 2024, 07:04 PM ISTThe World Test Championship was introduced in 2019 and the third edition is being played at the moment. New Zealand and Australia have won the first two editions and it remains to be seen if one of the teams will be able to win it for the second time.
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WTC Points Table Update after New Zealand humble Team India with 3-0 whitewash
Cricket | Nov 03, 2024, 01:38 PM ISTIndia's next assignment is a five-match Test series against the reigning WTC champions, Australia. India's performance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will determine whether they go on to play their third-consecutive WTC final or not.