The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 is now underway, and the race for the final is getting exciting. South Africa started the cycle as the defending champions after beating Australia by five wickets in the 2025 final at Lord’s. The win gave South Africa a major ICC trophy after a long wait.

Nine Test-playing teams are taking part in the fourth WTC cycle. Each team will play six different opponents, with three series at home and three away. The WTC uses Points Percentage (PCT) to rank teams instead of total points. A win gives 12 points, a draw gives four, and a tie gives six.

The top two teams will reach the 2027 WTC Final. The final will take place at The Oval in London from June 9 to 13, 2027. Here is a simple look at each team’s schedule and key opponents.

ICC WTC 2025-27 Schedule (All Teams)

Here are the schedule of all teams given below. 

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka started their WTC campaign at home against Bangladesh. They then travelled to the West Indies in 2026. Their remaining matches include home Tests against India and South Africa. They will also play away series against Pakistan and New Zealand.

The home series against India could be Sri Lanka’s biggest test. They need to collect as many points as possible in Asian conditions. The away series in Pakistan and New Zealand will also be important. Sri Lanka cannot afford to lose too many points because they will play only 12 Tests in this cycle.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh will play 12 Tests in the 2025-27 WTC cycle. They will host Pakistan, West Indies and England. They will travel to Sri Lanka, South Africa and Australia.

The tours of South Africa and Australia will be very difficult. Bangladesh must use their home advantage and win important points at home. Their home series against Pakistan, West Indies and England will play a big role in their chances of reaching the final.

Australia

Australia will play 22 Tests across six series, making them one of the busiest teams in the WTC. They will host England, New Zealand and Bangladesh. They will also travel to the West Indies, South Africa and India.

Australia made a strong start and reached the top of the table after eight matches. They had seven wins and an excellent 87.50 per cent. However, their remaining matches will be much harder. The series against South Africa and India could decide their final position. The five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India could be their biggest challenge.

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West Indies

West Indies will play 13 Tests in this WTC cycle. They will host Australia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They will travel to India, New Zealand and Bangladesh.

West Indies face a tough fight for qualification. They had no wins from their first eight matches and were ninth in the table at that stage. Their home Tests against Sri Lanka and Pakistan are very important. If they can win these series, they can improve their position and make the race more interesting.

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India

India will play 18 Tests, with nine at home and nine away. They will face England, West Indies, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia.

India have good chances to collect points at home. However, their away series in Sri Lanka and New Zealand could be difficult. The five-Test series against Australia at home, starting in January 2027, could have a big impact on the top-two race. India must also avoid losing too many points away from home if they want to reach another WTC Final.

South Africa

South Africa enter the WTC cycle as the defending champions. They will play 14 Tests. They will host Australia, Bangladesh and England. They will travel to Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.

Their home schedule gives them a big advantage. The three-Test series against Australia in October 2026 will be very important. It will also bring back memories of the 2025 WTC Final. England’s tour later in the year will be another tough test. The away series against India could also be one of their hardest challenges.

New Zealand

New Zealand will play 16 Tests in this WTC cycle. They will host West Indies, India and Sri Lanka. They will travel to England, Australia and Pakistan as part of their ICC WTC 2025-27 schedule. 

The two-Test series against India at home could be very important. New Zealand can use home conditions to their advantage. However, their tours of England and Australia will be much harder. New Zealand won the first WTC title, but they will need to stay consistent throughout this cycle to reach another final.

Pakistan

Pakistan will play 13 Tests in the WTC 2025-27 cycle. They will host South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. They will travel to Bangladesh, the West Indies and England.

The tour of England could be their biggest challenge. Pakistan will need to deal with difficult conditions during the three-Test series. At home, the series against South Africa and New Zealand will give them a good chance to earn important points. Pakistan’s chances of reaching the final could depend on how well they use their home advantage and win these series.

Conclusion

So this is the ICC WTC 2025-27 schedule. The ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 is becoming a very exciting race. Australia made a strong start, while South Africa, India, England and other teams are still fighting for the top two spots. The PCT system makes every Test important, especially for teams that play fewer matches.

The race will become clearer after the big series between Australia, South Africa, India, England and New Zealand. The 2027 final at The Oval will be another big moment in Test cricket. The top two teams will fight for the WTC title and the famous WTC mace.

What do you think? Which two teams do you think will reach the 2027 WTC Final? Can Australia stay on top, or will India or South Africa reach the final? Share your prediction in the comments.

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