The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 officially began on June 17, 2025, marking the fourth cycle of this premier Test cricket competition. The opening series featured Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in Galle. With South Africa crowned the WTC 2025 final winner, the race to lift the WTC trophy has restarted with fresh intensity.
This two-year cycle will see nine of the top cricketing nations battle it out for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final, scheduled for 2027. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series, full fixtures, and how the ICC WTC table shapes up.
What is the ICC World Test Championship?
The ICC WTC is a league-style tournament for Test matches, designed to bring greater context and meaning to bilateral Test cricket series. Each team plays six series — three at home and three away — with matches ranging between two to five Tests.
Standings are based on PCT (Percentage of Points Won) due to the unequal number of games across teams. The top two teams on the WTC table at the end of the cycle qualify for the WTC final, where the Test mace and global glory await the champions.
Teams Competing in WTC 2025–27
A total of nine full-member nations are part of the current Test Championship cycle:
- India
- Australia
- England
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- West Indies
Other ICC cricket members like Afghanistan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe may play cricket Test matches but are not included in this WTC cycle.
ICC WTC Format and Points System
- Each team plays 6 Test series (3 home, 3 away)
- Each series consists of 2 to 5 matches
- Teams earn points for each Test match
- Rankings are based on PCT (Percentage of points won)
Curious about past champions? Check the ICC Test Championship winners list to see who won each WTC final so far.
Full WTC 2025–27 Schedule by Team
Here is the complete breakdown of fixtures by team:
India’s WTC 2025–27 Fixtures
- June–August 2025: England vs India – 5 Tests (Away)
- October 2025: India vs West Indies – 2 Tests (Home)
- November 2025: India vs South Africa – 2 Tests (Home)
- August 2026: Sri Lanka vs India – 2 Tests (Away)
- October 2026: New Zealand vs India – 2 Tests (Away)
- January 2027: India vs Australia – 5 Tests (Home)
Australia’s Fixtures
- June 2025: West Indies vs Australia – 2 Tests (Away)
- Nov 2025–Jan 2026: Australia vs England – 5 Tests (Home)
- September 2026: South Africa vs Australia – 3 Tests (Away)
- December 2026: Australia vs New Zealand – 3 Tests (Home)
- January 2027: India vs Australia – 5 Tests (Away)
- March 2027: Australia vs Bangladesh – 2 Tests (Home)
England’s Fixtures
- June–August 2025: England vs India – 5 Tests (Home)
- Nov 2025–Jan 2026: Australia vs England – 5 Tests (Away)
- June 2026: England vs New Zealand – 3 Tests (Home)
- August 2026: England vs Pakistan – 3 Tests (Home)
- December 2026: South Africa vs England – 3 Tests (Away)
- February 2027: Bangladesh vs England – 2 Tests (Away)
South Africa’s Fixtures
- October 2025: Pakistan vs South Africa – 2 Tests (Away)
- November 2025: India vs South Africa – 2 Tests (Away)
- September 2026: South Africa vs Australia – 3 Tests (Home)
- November 2026: South Africa vs Bangladesh – 2 Tests (Home)
- February 2027: Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 2 Tests (Away)
Pakistan’s Fixtures
- October 2025: Pakistan vs South Africa – 2 Tests (Home)
- July 2026: West Indies vs Pakistan – 2 Tests (Away)
- November 2026: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 2 Tests (Home)
- August 2026: England vs Pakistan – 3 Tests (Away)
New Zealand’s Fixtures
- November 2025: New Zealand vs West Indies – 2 Tests (Home)
- June 2026: England vs New Zealand – 3 Tests (Away)
- October 2026: New Zealand vs India – 2 Tests (Home)
- January 2027: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 2 Tests (Home)
- December 2026: Australia vs New Zealand – 3 Tests (Away)
Sri Lanka’s Fixtures
- June 2025: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 2 Tests (Home)
- August 2026: Sri Lanka vs India – 2 Tests (Home)
- June 2026: West Indies vs Sri Lanka – 2 Tests (Away)
- November 2026: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 2 Tests (Away)
- January 2027: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 2 Tests (Away)
- February 2027: Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 2 Tests (Home)
Bangladesh’s Fixtures
- June 2025: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 2 Tests (Away)
- March 2026: Bangladesh vs Pakistan – 2 Tests (Home)
- October 2026: Bangladesh vs West Indies – 2 Tests (Home)
- November 2026: South Africa vs Bangladesh – 2 Tests (Away)
- February 2027: Bangladesh vs England – 2 Tests (Home)
- March 2027: Australia vs Bangladesh – 2 Tests (Away)
West Indies’ Fixtures
- June 2025: West Indies vs Australia – 2 Tests (Home)
- October 2025: India vs West Indies – 2 Tests (Away)
- November 2025: New Zealand vs West Indies – 2 Tests (Away)
- June 2026: West Indies vs Sri Lanka – 2 Tests (Home)
- July 2026: West Indies vs Pakistan – 2 Tests (Home)
- October 2026: Bangladesh vs West Indies – 2 Tests (Away)
WTC Live Streaming & Match Access
Cricket fans can watch Test match live coverage through official broadcast partners in their region. In India, WTC live streaming will be available on platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, or FanCode, depending on the broadcasting rights for each series.
ICC Test Championship Winners List
Here’s a quick look at WTC champions from previous editions:
| Edition | Winner | Runner-Up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTC 2019–21 | New Zealand | India | Southampton, England |
| WTC 2021–23 | Australia | India | The Oval, London |
| WTC 2023–25 | South Africa | Australia | Lord’s, London |
Who won WTC final 2025? South Africa lifted the ICC WTC 2025 Final title, earning a spot in the ICC trophy winners list and taking home the Test mace for the first time.
Conclusion: Road to the ICC WTC Final 2027
The path to the next ICC World Test Championship final is packed with blockbuster series and classic rivalries. As the Test ranking battle heats up, all eyes are on the WTC table. Will India reclaim the title, or will South Africa defend their crown?
Stay tuned for WTC live updates, Test match live scores, and ICC WTC highlights as we edge closer to discovering the next WTC winner in 2027.
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