Team India Secures Prize Money Despite WTC Final Absence
Team India's Financial Reward
Although Team India did not qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final, they will still receive a sum of ₹12.33 crore. This financial reward is attributed to their third-place finish in the points table during the 2023-25 cycle.
Prize Money for Finalists
Australia has been awarded a prize of USD 1.6 million. In the final match, the victor between South Africa and Australia will earn USD 3.6 million, while the runner-up will take home over USD 2.1 million.
Final Match Preview
Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, Australia aims to defend their WTC title, which they claimed by defeating India in the previous final held in June 2023. Meanwhile, South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, is eager to break a two-decade drought for an ICC title and secure their first WTC championship.
How Australia and South Africa Reached the Final
South Africa clinched their place in the final by finishing at the top of the WTC standings with a point percentage of 69.44, achieving eight victories and three losses across 12 matches. Australia, the defending champions, secured the second position with a point percentage of 67.54, having won 13 and lost four out of 19 games.
Australia's Path to the Final
Australia's journey to the final included a 3-1 victory over India, which allowed them to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after ten years, thus solidifying their place in the championship match.
Excitement for the Final
The #WTC25 Final starts today 🏆
— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2025
Who's taking home the mace?
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