South Africa Clinches World Test Championship 2025 Title Against Australia
South Africa Triumphs in World Test Championship Final
In a thrilling conclusion to the World Test Championship 2025, South Africa emerged victorious over Australia with a narrow 5-wicket win at Lord’s. Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada played pivotal roles in securing this triumph. After a disappointing start, Markram rebounded impressively, scoring a remarkable 136 runs after initially being dismissed for a duck. As champions of the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final, South Africa will receive a prize of $3.6 million. Interestingly, Pakistan, which finished at the bottom of the WTC points table, will also take home $480,000, equivalent to approximately 13.58 million Pakistani Rupees.
Prize Money Distribution
| Position | Team(s) | Prize Money (USD) | Prize Money (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | South Africa | $3,600,000 | ₹298,800,000 |
| Runners-up | Australia | $2,160,000 | ₹179,280,000 |
| Third | India | $1,440,000 | ₹119,520,000 |
| Fourth | New Zealand | $1,200,000 | ₹99,600,000 |
| Fifth | England | $960,000 | ₹79,680,000 |
| Sixth | Sri Lanka | $840,000 | ₹69,720,000 |
| Seventh | Bangladesh | $720,000 | ₹59,760,000 |
| Eighth | West Indies | $600,000 | ₹49,800,000 |
| Ninth | Pakistan | $480,000 | ₹39,840,000 |
Pakistan's Performance in WTC 2023-25
During the 2023-25 World Test Championship, Pakistan played a total of 14 matches, securing 5 victories while suffering 9 defeats.
Upcoming Matches for Pakistan in WTC 2025-27
Pakistan WTC 2025-27 Schedule
Looking ahead, Pakistan is set to compete in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027, where they will engage in 13 Test matches against six different teams: South Africa, Bangladesh, West Indies, England, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. Matches will be held both at home and in various countries, including Bangladesh, West Indies, and England. This tournament is crucial for Pakistan as each match will contribute to their points and rankings.
| Opponent | Number of Matches | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | Pakistan |
| Bangladesh | 2 | Bangladesh |
| West Indies | 2 | West Indies |
| England | 3 | England |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | Pakistan |
| New Zealand | 2 | Pakistan |