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In contrast to the majority of cricket knockout matches, the WTC final can be decided in a tie. When the match is tied (or drawn) after five playing days, the trophy is shared between the two sides. That is, both teams are declared co-champions.
Cricket is a huge game with over billion of fans around the world. There are many types of leagues and championships in cricket which fans love to watch and enjoy. One of these leagues and championships is the "WTC-World Test Championship", launched in 2019 and the best one for Test is chosen according to the points in this league.
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is an International Cricket Council (ICC) league competition for the purpose of determining the best team globally in the Test format of cricket. The WTC is played over a two-year cycle, with teams scoring points from every Test series they engage in. As of the WTC final, the leading two-point scorers at the cycle's conclusion receive automatic qualification, a one-off Test match to determine the champion.
The WTC final still has not been decided in a draw. The current WTC Final, played in 2025, is between Australia and South Africa. The teams which play the final are co-champions of the World Test Championship if the WTC Final finishes in a draw, tied, or abandoned. The 2021 WTC Final between New Zealand and India was won by New Zealand with eight wickets.
Test cricket, played traditionally over five days, and disruption through weather or intense defensive resistance can lead to draws. As the WTC final is a one-match encounter, no best-of series or replay is feasible. The ICC has opted for sharing the trophy, which is the fairest outcome if neither team wins outright, both will declared as winners.
According to the present system, many age-old complaints have been raised about the system failing to reward exceptional performances. Accordingly, the ICC is now contemplating a new approach, which would take into account the margins of victories as well as the strength of opponents.
Is there a replay in the WTC final?
Ans- No, there is no replay for the WTC final, if drawn then trophy will be shared among both teams.
What are the rules for the backup day of the WTC final?
Ans- There is a reserve day (Day 6) in the WTC final to cover for lost time due to rain, poor light or if some unpredictable thing disrupt the game. The day is however utilized only when play time significantly diminishes on the initial five days. When still, after six days, the match remains unfinished, it is completed as a draw.
Who proposed the World Test Championship?
The concept was first proposed by former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd in the 1990s.
