Record Prize Money Announced for ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final
Excitement Grows for the WTC Final
The World Test Championship (WTC) Final is just weeks away, and the ICC has unveiled a historic prize pool for the 2023–25 edition. The highly anticipated match between Australia and South Africa is set to occur at Lord's, with both teams vying for the prestigious title.
Prize Money Breakdown for WTC 2025 Final
This year's prize fund for the WTC 2025 final totals USD $5.76 million, more than double the amounts awarded in the previous two finals. The victorious team will take home USD $3.6 million, while the runners-up will receive USD $2.16 million. In comparison, the champions of the 2021 and 2023 finals earned USD $1.6 million, with the second-place team receiving USD $800,000.
Detailed Prize Distribution
| Position | Team | Prize Money (USD) | Prize Money (INR) |
| Winner | Australia/South Africa | 3,600,000 | 30.78 cr |
| Runners-up | Australia/South Africa | 2,160,000 | 18.46 cr |
| Third | India | 1,440,000 | 12.31 cr |
| Fourth | New Zealand | 1,200,000 | 10.26 cr |
| Fifth | England | 960,000 | 8.20 cr |
| Sixth | Sri Lanka | 840,000 | 7.18 cr |
| Seventh | Bangladesh | 720,000 | 6.15 cr |
| Eighth | West Indies | 600,000 | 5.13 cr |
| Ninth | Pakistan | 480,000 | 4.10 cr |
Building Anticipation for the Final
To generate excitement leading up to the final, the ICC released a promotional video featuring current stars such as Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Steve Smith, and Travis Head. The video also included legendary players like Shaun Pollock, Dale Steyn, Matthew Hayden, Mel Jones, Nasser Hussain, Shoaib Akhtar, and Ravi Shastri.
Path to the Final
South Africa secured their place in the WTC final by winning series against Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, along with a drawn series against India. Australia earned their spot after a 3-1 victory over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, complemented by series wins against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka.
Aiming for Glory
South Africa is eager to claim their first ICC title since winning the 1998 Champions Trophy, while Australia aims to become the first team to win the WTC title twice. Captain Temba Bavuma expressed pride in reaching the final, viewing it as a significant opportunity for the team. Meanwhile, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins remarked on the honor of playing at Lord's for the WTC Final and acknowledged the contributions of everyone who helped the team reach this milestone.