The Oval in London will host the final of the ICC World Test Championship next year. The International Cricket Council said on Wednesday that Lord’s will host the final in 2025.
In the inaugural final last year, New Zealand defeated India in Southampton. Lord’s was the original venue, but the final was moved due to the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.
Australia leads the championship points table and South Africa is second. The final finalists will be determined next year with Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan also in contention.
The actual dates for the finals were yet to be determined.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the final 2023 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) will be played at The Oval in June 2023.
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardyce said: “We are delighted to host next year’s ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval, which has such a rich heritage and wonderful atmosphere, which is ideal for such an important fixture on the calendar.
“Last year’s final between New Zealand and India in Southampton was an entertaining encounter and I am sure fans around the world will be looking forward to the next WTC final at the Oval.”
Steve Elworthy, CEO of Surrey County Cricket Club, said: “It is a real honor that the Oval has been selected to host the final of the World Test Championship. It will be a wonderful opportunity to see two of the best teams in the world play here in South London.
“Next year promises to be a great summer of cricket at the Oval and this match will be a great part of it.”
The final of the 2023 ICC World Test Championship will be held in June next year, with the exact dates to be confirmed in due course.