The highly anticipated World Test Championship final between Australia and India will occur at The Oval on Wednesday, June 7. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly waiting to witness the live action of this epic clash between the top two-ranked teams. This article will provide comprehensive details regarding the broadcasting and live-streaming options, along with information about the squads of both teams and the prize money at stake.
Australia vs. India: Clash of the Titans
Australia and India are gearing up for an intense, winner-takes-all showdown at The Oval, starting on June 7. The final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is scheduled to commence at 3:00 pm IST/9:30 am GMT/10:30 am local time. To accommodate any potential loss of playing time during the five scheduled days, June 12 has been designated as the reserve day. This ensures that fans can witness a complete and thrilling contest between these two cricketing powerhouses.
The Prize at Stake
The victorious team in this summit clash will be honored with the prestigious ICC WTC mace, symbolizing their status as the world’s best Test team. Additionally, there is a substantial amount of prize money up for grabs. The champion team will be awarded a purse of USD 1.6 million, while the runner-up will receive USD 800,000 as prize money. Furthermore, the nine other teams participating in the second cycle of WTC will share a total purse of USD $3.8 million, raising the higher stakes.
World Test Championship Final Squads
Australia:
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Scott Boland
- Alex Carey
- Cameron Green
- Marcus Harris
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Nathan Lyon
- Todd Murphy
- Michael Neser
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- David Warner
Reserves:
- Mitch Marsh
- Matt Renshaw
India:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- KS Bharat
- Shubman Gill
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Virat Kohli
- Ishan Kishan
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Axar Patel
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammad Siraj
- Shardul Thakur
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Umesh Yadav
Reserves:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Mukesh Kumar
- Suryakumar Yadav
Broadcasting and Live Streaming Details
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide can enjoy the thrilling action of the World Test Championship final through various broadcasting networks and online streaming platforms. Here are the details for different countries:
India:
- Broadcast: Star Sports
- Streaming: DD Sports, Disney+Hotstar
Australia:
- Broadcast: Channel Seven
- Streaming: 7plus
USA:
- Willow TV
UK & ROI:
- Broadcast: SKY Sports Cricket
- Streaming: Sky Go and Now
Canada:
- Willow TV
UAE:
- Broadcast: Etisalat โ CricLife
- Streaming: Starzplay
Bangladesh:
- Gazi TV
Caribbean:
- Sportsmax
Afghanistan:
- ATN
New Zealand:
- Broadcast: Sky Sport
- Streaming: skysportnow
Sub-Saharan Africa:
- Broadcast: SuperSport
- Streaming: SuperSport Digital Platform
South-East Asia:
- Broadcast: Sony Pictures Networks
- Streaming: Sony LIV
Sri Lanka:
- Broadcast: SLRC (Channel Eye)
Pakistan:
- Broadcast: PTV Sports
- Streaming: Sony Liv
Rest of the World:
For viewers in countries not mentioned above, the ICC has partnered with the following digital platforms to provide live streaming coverage:
- ICC Website and App: The official ICC website and mobile app will offer live streaming of the World Test Championship final for fans worldwide.
- ICC’s Facebook page and YouTube channel: The test match will be live streamed on the ICC’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.
It is recommended to check local listings and online platforms for the most up-to-date information on the broadcast and live-streaming options available in your region.
Conclusion
The World Test Championship final between Australia and India promises to be thrilling as the two top-ranked teams battle for the prestigious title. Fans worldwide can catch live action through various broadcasting networks and online streaming platforms specific to their region. Take advantage of this exciting clash between cricketing titans as they compete for the ultimate glory in Test cricket.
Toss news from The Oval ๐
India have won the toss and chosen to bowl first.#WTC23 | More โก๏ธ https://t.co/Rp73Dzan5M pic.twitter.com/zkMQurCc6B
— ICC (@ICC) June 7, 2023
