ICC confirms 2027 World Test Championship final moved to the Oval

ICC confirms 2027 World Test Championship final moved to the Oval

The success of last year's final at the Home of Cricket, which was won by South Africa, convinced the ICC to give England hosting rights for the showpiece game for the next three finals.

Lord's though received it's first demerit point from the ICC last month after producing a pitch that was rated "unsatisfactory" for England's Test against New Zealand.

"It's an honour to host the biggest games in cricket and it doesn't get much bigger than the ICC World Test Championship Final," Steve Elworthy, Surrey's chief executive, said.

Australia currently sit top of the WTC table t the halfway point with South Africa (second) and New Zealand (third) close behind, though all three teams have at least 10 more Test matches to play.

Gaurav Saxena, the ICC's general manager of events and operations, said: "The 2027 WTC final will hold special significance as cricket celebrates 150 years of Test cricket… We look forward to working closely with the ECB to deliver another world-class event that celebrates the enduring legacy of Test cricket and creates lasting memories for fans around the world."

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