ICC World Test Championship Final 2023
2023 · 2 teams · Test cricket
Tournament Overview
Series Overview
The 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final was held at The Oval in London from 7 to 11 June 2023. It was the conclusion of the 2021–23 WTC cycle, with Australia edging out India and South Africa to secure their final berth, while India qualified as one of the top two sides in the standings. The match saw Australia bat first and post 469, with Travis Head scoring 163 — a masterclass innings that shifted the entire dynamic of the contest. India responded with 296 in their first innings, setting up an absorbing finish when Australia declared to set a 444-run target. India's chase reached 164/3 at one stage before their middle order collapsed against Australia's penetrative pace attack, led by Pat Cummins and Scott Boland. Australia were bowled out for 234, giving Australia a 209-run victory and their first-ever World Test Championship title. The result confirmed Australia's status as the dominant force in all three formats of international cricket.
Key Highlights
- 1Australia claimed their first World Test Championship title
- 2Travis Head scored a match-defining century in the first innings
- 3Pat Cummins led Australia brilliantly throughout both the WTC cycle and the final
- 4India chased a record target of 444 and were bowled out for 234 in the final innings
- 5The Oval hosted its second consecutive WTC Final, providing a fitting backdrop