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This event marks the first time that the iconic venue, often referred to as the \u201cHome of Cricket,\u201d will host the climax of cricket\u2019s most revered format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key points:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The top two teams from the World Test Championship standings will make it to the finals with Australia and South Africa currently leading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia and South Africa will also clash against each other in a three-match series in the current cycle in December-January, which could have a big bearing on the final points table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan round up the top five in the rankings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While the venues have been announced, the dates for both the 2023 and 2025 ICC World Test Championship Finals has not been confirmed yet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The prestigious Lord\u2019s Cricket Ground in London is set to make history by hosting the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) from June 11 to June 15, 2025. 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