The stage is set for the ICC World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia. The highly anticipated match will take place at London’s iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to 15. With rain forecasted during this period, fans are wondering what happens if the game ends in a draw. Let’s break it down.
This is the third edition of the World Test Championship final. In the previous two finals, New Zealand and Australia emerged victorious, defeating India on both occasions. This time, India failed to make it to the final.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, will be playing their first-ever WTC final, while Australia is looking to win their second title in a row. The teams will also have a reserve day on June 16 to make up for any lost time due to rain or bad light.
Here are the key details:
- Match dates: June 11-15
- Reserve day: June 16
- Start time: 3 pm IST
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground
If the match ends in a draw, the winner will not be decided by the points table. According to rule 16.3.3, both teams will be declared joint winners, and the prize money will be split equally between them. The winning team is set to receive $3,600,000, which is approximately 30 crore rupees. The runner-up will get around 18 crore rupees.
The weather forecast for London is not looking great, with cloud cover and rain expected throughout the match period. The Lord’s pitch is known to favor fast bowlers, with good bounce and swing on offer. The average first-innings score at this venue is 310, and as the game progresses, it will become increasingly challenging for batsmen. The team with the better bowling attack is likely to emerge victorious.
In the 147 Test matches played at Lord’s so far, the team batting first has won 53 times, while the team bowling first has won 43 times. With the stakes high and the weather unpredictable, this match promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter between two of the world’s top Test teams.