WTC Winners List from 2019 to 2025

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has redefined Test cricket, giving it a more structured way of playing the longest format of the game. Since 2019, the WTC has changed how Test cricket is celebrated, with each cycle ending in an epic final after two years of intense cricketing action.

New Zealand claimed the maiden title in 2021, defeating Virat Kohli's India by eight wickets in Southampton. Kane Williamson's captaincy and Kyle Jamieson’s all-round performance were crucial in their historic win. Australia lifted the mace in the 2021-23 cycle, winning over India by a 209-run margin in the final at The Oval in London.

With the 2023-25 edition coming to its end, Australia has once again reached the summit clash and will lock horns with South Africa, set to be played at Lord's from June 11-15, 2025. There will be a reserve day for the game as well. South Africa secured their spot with consistent performances, including wins against the West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. 

Australia, with a powerful lead on the WTC points table, overcame India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to claim their place. Meanwhile, Joe Root finished with 1,968 runs to top the batting charts in the current WTC edition. While Pat Cummins topped the bowling list with 80 wickets in the WTC 2023-2025 cycle..

Rainbow Nation South Africa finally ended their ICC title drought by clinching their maiden WTC 2023-2025 title, trumping Australia by five wickets on Day 4 of the grand finale. This remarkable win could not have come at a better venue, as they tasted victory at the Mecca of Cricket – Lord’s in London. Notably, the last time the Proteas won an ICC title was way back in 1998 when they lifted the Champions Trophy.

After winning the toss, captain Temba Bavuma decided to bowl first, and it turned out to be the right call as Australia were bowled out for 212 in their first innings. However, the Pat Cummins-led side responded with a stellar bowling display to dismantle the African side for a paltry 138 runs. Cummins led from the front by claiming a six-wicket haul.

Following that, the seasoned all-rounder Aiden Markram produced an unbelievable marathon batting show to etch his name in history, becoming the first South African to score a century in an ICC final.

At the other end, Temba Bavuma, who scored a vital 36 in the first innings, played a captain’s knock of 66 runs to be the perfect partner to Markram. In the end, needing 69 runs to win, Markram got out (136 runs off 207 balls) on the brink of victory, but South Africa got over the line to beat Australia and do the unthinkable.

Quite remarkably, the Proteas won eight Tests to make it to the final and then came from behind to script history on Saturday, June 14. Markram was adjudged Player of the Match for his marvellous batting masterclass. With this win, South Africa ended their 27-year wait for an ICC title.

WTC Winners & Runners List from 2019 to 2025

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*Last Updated on 14th June 2025