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Team India finished the World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 cycle on top of the standings but came up short in the title decider. India, which last won an International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy in 2013, was hopeful of winning this year. But their desire to win an ICC title remained unfulfilled, as the Rohit Sharma-led side was defeated by Australia in the WTc final at The Oval in London on June 11, their second straight loss in the summit clash.
After winning the toss, Team India invited Pat Cummins and Co. to bat first. The Indian bowlers did disappoint, as Australia posted 469 in their first innings, courtesy of centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith. Meanwhile, India could manage to score only 296 in their first innings.
In the second innings, Australia declared their innings to 270/8 on the fourth day of the one-off Test. India batters once again struggled with the bat as they were bowled out for 234 while chasing a 444-run target.
In the inaugural WTC final, India faced New Zealand in Southampton in 2021. India were bundled out for 217 and 170 in their two innings. The Black Caps, on the other hand, cruised to an eight-wicket win despite getting all-out for 249 in their first innings.
Team India’s 2023-25 WTC schedule
Team India will begin their WTC 2023-25 cycle with two Tests against West Indies, which will take place from July 12 to July 16 in Dominica and from July 20 to July 24 in Trinidad.
From December 2023 to January 2024, Team India will play two Tests in South Africa. Rohit Sharma and Co. will also host England for five Tests in January and February of 2024. Bangladesh will tour India for two Test matches in September and October of 2024.
Following Bangladesh’s visit, New Zealand will play three Tests in India in October and November 2024. Team India’s WTC 2023-25 cycle also includes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of Australia. From November 2024 to January 2025, India will play five Tests.
India’s home schedule for WTC 2023-25 cycle
Five Tests vs England – January 2024 to February 2024
Two Tests vs Bangladesh – September 2024 to October 2024
Three Tests vs New Zealand – October 2024 to November 2024
India’s away schedule for WTC 2023-25 cycle
Two Tests in West Indies – July 2023 to August 2023
Two Tests in South Africa – December 2023 to January 2024
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