Archive · 23 Jul 2026
The Oval to Host 2027 World Test Championship Final
The Oval in London will host the 2027 World Test Championship Final from June 9 to June 13.
This is the second time The Oval will host the final, having previously hosted in 2023.
The current World Test Championship is in a crucial phase with Australia leading the standings, followed by South Africa and New Zealand.
Teams like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, England, West Indies, and Pakistan are also in the race, with some needing strong performances to qualify.
The final will be special as it coincides with the 150th anniversary of Test cricket.
The Oval in London confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final.
The final will be held from June 9 to June 13, 2027.
Australia leads the current standings with 87.50%, followed by South Africa (75%) and New Zealand (72.22%).
India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, England, West Indies, and Pakistan are also in contention for the final.
The final will celebrate 150 years of Test cricket and is expected to be a prestigious event.
- Who
- International Cricket Council (ICC)
- What
- Confirmation of The Oval as the venue for the 2027 World Test Championship Final
- When
- June 9-13, 2027
- Where
- The Oval, London
- Why
- To celebrate 150 years of Test cricket and continue the prestigious event
Teams in Contention
Teams Struggling
Current Standings
Teams in Contention
Australia leads with 87.50%, South Africa 75%, New Zealand 72.22%, Bangladesh 58.33%, India 48.15%
Teams Struggling
Sri Lanka 41.67%, England 24.36%, West Indies 15%, Pakistan 8.33%
- Venue
- The Oval, London
- Dates
- June 9-13, 2027
- Current Champions
- South Africa (2025)
- Previous Host
- The Oval (2023 Final)
- Upcoming Series
- West Indies vs Pakistan (July 25), Australia vs Bangladesh (August 13), Sri Lanka vs India (August 15)
