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The ICC World Test Championship (WTC)
*Key Highlights of the WTC*
- *Format*: Double round-robin format, with each team playing six series (three home and three away) against other teams, with each series consisting of two to five Tests.
- *Points System*: Teams earn points based on their performance, with the top two teams qualifying for the final.
- *Final*: The top two teams compete in the final, which is played over five days.
*Recent Winners*
- *2023-25*: South Africa won the championship by defeating Australia by 5 wickets in the final at Lord's, London.
- *2021-23*: Australia won the championship by defeating India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval, London.
- *2019-21*: New Zealand won the inaugural championship by defeating India by 8 wickets in the final at Southampton ¹.
*Top Performers in the 2023-25 Cycle*
- *Top Batsman*: Joe Root (1,968 runs)
- *Top Bowler*: Pat Cummins (80 wickets)
- *Highest Score*: Aiden Markram (136 runs)
*Championship Details*
- *Teams*: 9 teams compete in the championship, including Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.
- *Duration*: The championship cycle lasts for two years, with the final played at a neutral venue .
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