Australia will play the most number of matches in the latest WTC cycle, while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will play the least number of matches

WTC Final Highlights Day 4, South Africa vs Australia Scorecard: Aiden Markram leads the way with a majestic 136 as South Africa chase down the 282-run target set by Australia with five wickets and as many sessions to spare in the ICC World Test Championship final!

Australia and South Africa players were wearing black armbands during day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's Stadium in London.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is all set to host the next three World Test Championship finals through 2031. The ICC is likely to give the nod at its annual conference in July, according to English media reports.

South Africa and Australia have faced each other just once at Lord's in Tests, where Australia thumped South Africa by 10 wickets

Since the WTC was introduced in 2019, England has hosted all of its finals. New Zealand defeated India in the inaugural edition at Southampton in 2021, and Australia beat India at The Oval in 2023. The ongoing 2025 final between Australia and South Africa is currently taking place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Australia batter Steve Smith expects spin to play a significant role in this week’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s as London basks in dry weather ahead of Wednesday’s start.