World Test Championship (WTC) is a new tournament organised by ICC, whose goal is to revitalise the test format and bring it back to life. All test-playing nations compete, and the best, as determined by the standing pool table, face off in the finals. All teams play home and away matches in their fixtures. The first WTC champion was New Zealand, and the second season will take place in June 2023. India was able to qualify for both seasons. This article will go over the WTC cycle from 2021 to 2023.
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Tom Lathan- New Zealand
Tom Latham holds the WTC record for highest individual score. In 2022, he scored 252 runs against Bangladesh. Kane Williamson ranks second in terms of highest WTC score. In 2023, the right-handed batsman made 215 runs against Sri Lanka.Dinesh Chandimal of Sri Lanka is ranked third for his unbeaten 206 against Australia in 2022. The batters with the highest individual scores in the ICC World Test Championships are shown below.
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Dinesh Chandimal- Sri Lanka
Dinesh is the Sri Lankan captain for the 2021-2023 WTC cycle. Under his leadership, the team lived up to its reputation and performed admirably in this format. They were in contention for the WTC finals. They were unbeaten on home turf. Under his captaincy, they fought hard against New Zealand and nearly won the match for their country. Aside from his team performance, he was also proficient with the bat.
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Marnus Labuschagne- Australia
He is primarily a batter, but he also bowls on occasion. He made his test debut against England. On his first pitch, he was met with a lethal bouncer. However, he batted and played effectively in subsequent games. He and Smith have woven so many important alliances. During this cycle, he has scored hundreds. Marnus is a talented spinner who can be useful against India in the finals.
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Babar Azam- Pakistan
Babar is the Pakistan cricket team’s all-format captain. He is a young man who has done great things for his country. Babar was appointed captain early on and led the squad to victories over teams such as Australia and India. He has even led his team to the Asia Cup final and the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup. His early successes foreshadow Virat Kohli, and cricket analysts frequently compare him to this legend. Babar is yet to perform and excel on England’s and Australia’s challenging swinging pitches. He only scored a lot of runs at home.
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Steve Smith- Australia
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Steve Smith is a test format legend. He is yet another Australian player. Smith is an effective middle-order batter. Despite being suspended for a year, he made an outstanding comeback to cricket. He’s a mediocre player in the limited-over format, but his abilities improve when he plays in the test format. Aside from that, he is an excellent leader. He is an excellent player for the Aussies in the WTC finals since he knows the Indian line very well, and his performance will determine Australia’s efforts to win the cup.
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Kane Williamson- New Zealand
If we examine the test format, Kane is one of New Zealand’s top batsmen. He is the most composed and composed of the top four cricket players. Kane is an outstanding leader who led his country to its first World Cup victory in 2021. He is also the captain of the bowlers and adjusts to their preferences. He also knows how to bat against spin and pace in a variety of situations. He has achieved success in every country he has visited, whether Asian or Australian. He then accepted the decision to step down as captain of the New Zealand Cricket team.
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Henry Nicholls- New Zealand
Henry was born in Christchurch and went on to represent New Zealand in cricket. In the playing eleven, he bats in the top order. Nicholls represents New Zealand in two formats: Test and one day. He has played 58 test matches, averaging 38.
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David Warner- Australia
In recent years, Australia’s frequent opener has been David Warner. He has been a valuable member of the team for many years. He has been a dependable performer in this WTC, helping the squad get off to a good start. Despite the fact that he is not in peak condition. Rumours circulated that he could retire after the World Cup final versus India. If he continues to play, the Ashes will be his next major campaign.
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Usman Khawaja- Australia
Usman is an Australian cricketer and a left-handed opener in the playing eleven. Usman even batted in the middle order as needed. He has been opening with David or Travis in the last several matches. Usman is a batsman who can spin well. He is well-versed in Asian conditions and has scored well against nations such as India. Usman will face India again in the World Tennis Championship final.
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Kraigg Brathwaite- West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite of the West Indies is ranked tenth on the list. With a strike rate of 32.7, the greatest score by a West Indies player is the slowest among the top ten highest scores of all nine teams. Brathwaite hit a sensational 150 from 489 balls to help West Indies chase a draw against England’s formidable bowling lineup.
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