Playing in his eighth Test matches as captain of the Indian side, Shubman Gill has now lost seven tosses, with his only toss win coming in the second Test against the West Indies. 

IND vs SA: Unlucky Shubman Gill makes bold statement, says 'I'm going to win toss in WTC final'

In the latest development, England will remain the host of the coveted WTC Finals, having staged the previous three (2021, 2023 and 2025).

BCCI snubbed as ICC grants England hosting rights of WTC finals in 2027, 2029 and 2031

England has hosted the last three WTC Finals, with the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), among others, showing interest in staging at least one of the upcoming ones. 

Ravi Shastri suggests two stadiums, one from India, which can draw more crowd than Lord's for WTC Final

South Africa finally ended their 27-year wait for an ICC trophy as they beat Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Saturday (June 14) by five wickets.

SA vs AUS, WTC 2025 Final: Temba Bavuma rejoices South Africa's historic triumph, says 'special moment for us'

Batting on 6, right before the tea break, Temba Bavuma received a lengthy treatment on his hamstring with the management concerned. 

SA vs AUS, WTC 2025 Final: Ashwell Prince opens up on Temba Bavuma's injury, says 'we had to make a big call'

South Africa are on the brink of a historic World Test Championship (WTC) win as they need 69 more runs to conquer the Aussies at the Lord’s Cricket Ground

SA vs AUS, WTC 2025 Final: Will rain play spoilsport on Day 4 as South Africa inch closer to historic win?

South Africa reached the close on the third day at Lord's on 213-2 in their second innings, needing just 69 runs to win, with eight wickets still standing.

WTC Final, Day 3: Markram, Bavuma take South Africa near to glory vs Australia

Recently-retired India skipper Rohit Sharma features in the list of batters with most centuries in WTC history. Along with him, Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Joe Root and Kane Williamson also feature in the list.

Batters with most centuries in WTC history

Hazlewood, before this WTC Final 2025, has featured in nine finals in his career across formats - and hasn't lost a single one of them. Isn't he the luckiest player in WTC Final 2025?

Luckiest player in WTC Final? The Australian pacer has managed to win all finals in career including IPL with Dhoni, Rohit and Kohli

Australia were in complete command when they started their second innings with a lead of 74 runs. A spirited bowling performance by Proteas pacers, however, left them looking vulnerable.

WTC Final, SA vs AUS: Carey fightback puts Australia slightly ahead after another 14-wicket day

As the WTC 2023–2025 cycle comes to an end, here’s a look at the batters with the most centuries during this period.

Batters with most centuries in WTC 2023-25 cycle

South Africa had the upper hand in the first session on Day 2 of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s until Marnus Labuschagne changed things with a stunning diving catch that dismissed a well-set batter Temba Bavuma. 

WTC Final | SA vs AUS: Labuschagne takes screamer at covers to dismiss Bavuma - WATCH

Bedingham took matter in his own hands, literally, and took the ball before dropping it on the ground close to his foot. After an appeal by Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, on-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Chris Gaffney turned it down.

Out or not out? SA batter Bedingham 'obstructs the field' but survives appeal in WTC Final - Here's what the rule says

There have been many big partnerships in the World Test Championship (WTC) history but surprisingly no Indian pair features in list of top five such instances.

Highest partnerships in WTC history - Surprisingly, no Indian pair in top five

At Lord’s stadium in London, players who score a century or take five wickets in a Test match have their names inscribed in gold on the dressing room honours boards.

WTC Final 2025: Rabada unlocks unbelievable rare feat at Lord's, joins West Indies legend

Highlights | SA vs AUS, Day 2: The defending champions ended the day with 218 runs ahead and two wickets still in hand on a pitch which has produced 28 wickets in two days.

FULL HIGHLIGHTS | WTC Final SA vs AUS Score, Day 2: Australia slightly ahead after another 14-wicket day at Lord's

World Test Championship (WTC) defending champions Australia finished on top after day 1 (June) of the WTC Final 2025 against South Africa at Lord's in London (UK).

WTC Final 2025, SA vs AUS Day 1: Australia finish on top in title defence despite Rabada's five-for

These players, however, are set to be released on May 27 to prepare for the WTC Final. The IPL restarts on May 17 after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict. Cricket Sports

Eight WTC final-bound South Africa players to miss IPL playoffs - Report

Pat Cummins-led Australia have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on South Africa in the only Test. Cricket | Sports

WTC Final: Pat Cummins-led Australia name 15-man squad, Cameron Green returns after back injury

Sports, Cricket: Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat before Saturday was in Nagpur in 2017, when India hammered them by an innings and 239 as they stumble to new low. 

SL vs AUS, Galle Test: Sri Lanka crash to worst defeat as Australia build for WTC final

Sports, Cricket: South Africa secured the top spot in the WTC standings after winning the Test series against Pakistan 2-0 while Australia will finish second.

WTC 2025 Final: Kagiso Rabada hungry for success against Australia, 'We know how to beat them'

Forced to follow, Pakistan battled to 478 all out but South Africa, who qualified for the WTC final last week, easily knocked off a target of 58. Sports Cricket

South Africa beat Pakistan in second Test to complete series whitewash

Cricket: Conrad admitted that his team were far from their best at Centurion, needing an unbeaten ninth wicket stand of 51 between Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada to secure the win.

Coach Conrad unapologetic about South Africa's easy route to WTC Final

Cricket: South Africa qualified for their maiden WTC Final 2025 after beating Pakistan in the first Test in Centurion. India, Australia and Sri Lanka, all remain active in race. 

Explained - How India can reach the WTC Final after losing MCG Test

wtc-final

Wtc Final, News on Wtc Final, stories on Wtc Final, articles on Wtc Final, Wtc Final stories at Wion, Wtc Final news, Wtc Final latest news

wtc final

IND vs SA: Unlucky Shubman Gill makes bold statement, says 'I'm going to win toss in WTC final'

BCCI snubbed as ICC grants England hosting rights of next three WTC finals

Shastri suggests two stadiums that can draw more crowd than Lord's for WTC Final

SA vs AUS, WTC 2025 Final: Temba Bavuma rejoices South Africa's historic triumph

Ashwell Prince opens up on Temba Bavuma's injury, says 'we had to make big call'

WTC 2025 Final: Will rain play spoilsport on Day 4 as SA inch closer to win?