‘Matlab one more WTC final loading’ – Twitter confident of India’s WTC final chances as 2023-25 schedule is revealed

The World Test Championship (WTC) is set to continue with the 2023-2025 cycle, and cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the thrilling matches that lie ahead. The finalists of the inaugural WTC, Team India and New Zealand, will be hosting a series of highly anticipated fixtures against England, Bangladesh, and each other. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue are scheduled to play their away games against Australia, West Indies, and South Africa, adding excitement to the cricket calendar. India will also host New Zealand, England and Bangladesh at home during the WTC 20223-23 calender.

The WTC 2023-2025 cycle will kick off with the iconic Ashes series, where Australia, the 2023 finalists, will travel to England for a five-match Test series. This historic rivalry between the two cricketing powerhouses is sure to captivate fans from both nations, as they battle it out on the pitch from June 16 to July.

One of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the upcoming WTC cycle is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where the two WTC 2023 finalists, India and New Zealand, will clash in Australia. This highly competitive series promises to showcase top-class cricket and intense rivalries, as the two teams vie for supremacy.

England is slated to play the most number of matches in the forthcoming cycle, featuring in 22 games. Following closely behind are Australia and India, scheduled to play 21 and 20 games respectively. It is important to note that each team may not play the same number of matches. Instead, they will compete in six series, consisting of two to five matches each, with three series held at home and three away.

The point system for the WTC 2023-2025 cycle is expected to remain unchanged from the previous cycle. Teams will earn 12 points for a victory, four points for a draw, and six points for a tie. The standings will be determined by the percentage of points collected, ensuring a fair evaluation of team performances throughout the championship.

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate the upcoming WTC cycle, with its array of thrilling fixtures and high-stakes encounters. The battles on the field will showcase the skills, determination, and teamwork of the world’s best cricketers as they compete for the prestigious title of World Test Champions.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to India’s WTC fixtures: 

https://twitter.com/awesomesanket/status/1667768860777537537

https://twitter.com/133at_SL/status/1667769083281145858

Australia west Indies we are winning, only challenge will be SA away series..

Looks like this time also we are into the finals only to lose to NZ/Aus

— Vikk (@ItsMrPandey) June 11, 2023

Another WTC Final confirmed then

— Neelabh (@CricNeelabh) June 11, 2023

Jaddu licking fingers for three motm.& Also he has an outside chance winning MOTM in Australia & windies.Let him finish this WTC final like he did in IPL final week ago & then ….

— Shivaay (@Shivaay31470111) June 11, 2023

India’s poor WTC final record

India has played two WTC finals wherein they lost the first one and are on the backfoot in the second one. After day 4 of the WTC final 2023, India need 280 runs on the last day to clinch the WTC final trophy for the very first time.