ICC World Test Championship
Every completed World Test Championship final since the competition's 2019 launch — the two-year Test cricket league culminating in a one-off final for the Test Championship Mace.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
3 seasons covered. New Zealand has won the most titles (1).
Champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2021 | New Zealand | India | The Ageas Bowl, Southampton | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 2021-2023 | Australia | India | The Oval, London | Australia won by 209 runs |
| 2023-2025 | South Africa | Australia | Lord's, London | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
Notes, by season
| Season | Note |
|---|---|
| 2019-2021 | The inaugural WTC final. Both finalists qualified by finishing top of the league table on points percentage (adjusted for COVID-19 disruption to several nations' schedules). |
| 2021-2023 | Australia's maiden WTC title. |
| 2023-2025 | South Africa's maiden WTC title and first ICC trophy of any kind since 1998. Australia entered as the defending champion. Aiden Markram was Player of the Match. |
Franchise history
Only 3 editions have been completed (2021, 2023, 2025). The 2025-2027 cycle is still in its league phase and its final (scheduled June 2027, Lord's) is not yet included.
Sources
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