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WTC Finals Set for England Through 2031
24 Jul
Summary
- England will host the next three WTC finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
- Australia leads the current WTC standings, followed by South Africa and New Zealand.
- Several teams including West Indies, Pakistan, and England need to gain points in upcoming series.
England has been confirmed as the host nation for the upcoming three World Test Championship Finals. These prestigious cricket events are scheduled to take place in 2027, 2029, and 2031, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) overseeing venue selection.
The current World Test Championship cycle is entering its critical phase, with nine nations still competing for a place in the final. Australia currently leads the standings with an impressive 87.50% point percentage, having won seven of their eight matches. They are closely followed by the defending champions, South Africa, who hold 75% of the points.
New Zealand remains a contender with 72.22%, while Bangladesh has made a strong push into contention after a recent series sweep. Several teams, including England, West Indies, and Pakistan, face a significant challenge to accumulate enough points in their remaining fixtures to reach the final.
Key upcoming series will determine the finalists. West Indies will host Pakistan in a two-Test series starting July 25th. Australia will then face Bangladesh in a two-match series from August 13th, aiming to solidify their top position. Later in August, Sri Lanka will host India for a two-Test series, and Pakistan will travel to England for a three-Test series concluding in September.
