The World Test Championship 2023-25 follows a format spanning two years, culminating in the final showdown in 2025. This edition encompasses a total of 68 matches distributed across 27 series during the league stage. The championship structure allows for the top two teams in the points table to secure berths for the final showdown.
Each participating team is scheduled to play a minimum of 12 Test matches throughout the championship cycle, with the upper limit set at 22 matches. This involves engaging in a maximum of six series, comprising three at home and three away. The competitive format is designed to offer a balance between home and away fixtures, ensuring teams have a varied mix of challenges across different cricketing conditions.
World Test Championship 2023-25 points distribution
| Points per match | Percentage of points | |
|---|---|---|
| Win | 12 | 100 |
| Tie | 6 | 50 |
| Draw | 4 | 33.33 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
Latest updated World Test Championship points table
| Pos. | Team | M | W | L | D | Pts. | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 100 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 61.11 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 5 | India | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 44.44 |
| 6 | Australia | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 41.67 |
| 7 | West Indies | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 8 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15.00 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
*Last update: December 28, 2023
World Test Championship previous winners
| Cycle | Champion | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | New Zealand | India |
| 2021-23 | Australia | India |