A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the sagging credentials of the five-day game, but the format of the competition is in need of a revamp,

South Africa became the third team to win the World Test Championship trophy. The ICC event has had three different winners in as many seasons. India have played two finals and lost both. Here, we will have a look at all three teams to win the World Test Championship.

South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.

The Ultimate Test heads towards its conclusion at Lord's, with South Africa approaching history and Australia ready for a last-ditch bid for the World Test Championship mace.

Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan declared Australia “look beatable” after its “batting frailties” were exposed in the five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final.

South Africa’s Captain Temba Bavuma lifts the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with teammates after victory on day four of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and South Africa, at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 14, 2025. South Africa won the Test by five wickets. AFP

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the full schedule for the 2025-27 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), featuring 71 matches across two years and nine participating nations. The announcement comes after South Africa clinched their maiden WTC title by defeating Australia in the final at Lord’s.

The World Test Championship has faced criticism from many, not that Australia and South Africa will care as they prepare for the final.

From Kagiso Rabada with the ball initially to Aiden Markram with the bat later, South Africa found heroes who battled the odds as well as public perception to forge an evergreen global triumph