wtc-final-2025-to-offer-record-prize-pool

The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground will witness a clash that promises not just prestige, but record-breaking riches. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 Final will feature two modern-day powerhouses — South Africa and Australia, fighting not only for glory but a record-breaking prize pool.

A $5.76 Million Showdown

In a major announcement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed a jaw-dropping USD $5.76 million prize pool for this year’s WTC Final — more than double what was on offer in the previous two editions.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • 🏆 Winners will walk away with USD $3.6 million
  • 🥈 Runners-up will take home USD $2.16 million

To put things in perspective, Australia and New Zealand played for a prize pool of just $1.6 million back in WTC Final 2021. The same amount was awarded again in 2023. Clearly, the stakes — and the rewards — have gone through the roof.

Read More: South African Players To Leave IPL 2025 Before Playoffs

South Africa’s Date with Destiny

South Africa were the first to book their ticket to Lord’s, and boy, they’ve earned it.

Their path to the final has been nothing short of clinical:

  • Series wins against Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
  • A gritty drawn home series against India

Led by the calm and composed Temba Bavuma, backed by pace machine Kagiso Rabada, and the elegant Aiden Markram, this Proteas squad has blended discipline with flair. And now, they stand just one win away from something historic — their first-ever ICC trophy.

That’s right. In all their cricketing history, South Africa has never lifted an ICC title. If that doesn’t fuel them, nothing will.

Australia: Eyeing History of Their Own

On the flip side, Australia are no strangers to finals — or titles.

They booked their spot with a 3-1 series win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and followed that up with:

  • A 3-0 clean sweep of Pakistan at home
  • Away series wins in New Zealand and Sri Lanka

Read More: Islamabad United Boosts Squad with Star Trio for PSL 10 Resumption

Already the most decorated cricket nation, Australia now have a shot at becoming the first team ever to win the World Test Championship twice.

With the likes of Steve Smith and Travis Head in form, and their deadly bowling unit always ready to pounce, the Aussies will be hungry for another piece of silverware.

Star Power on Display

To mark the 30-day countdown, the ICC released a promo video that got fans buzzing. Featuring stars from both squads — Smith, Head, Bavuma, Rabada, Markram — the video also celebrated legends like Pollock, Steyn, Hayden, Mel Jones, Nasser Hussain, Shoaib Akhtar, and Ravi Shastri.

The message? This isn’t just a match — it’s a celebration of Test cricket at its finest.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah summed it up perfectly: “We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition. This is a true celebration of cricket.”

With both teams deserving their place and carrying powerful narratives, this final isn’t just about winning — it’s about legacy.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.