The ICC World Test Championship gives a championship context to bilateral Test series. The 2025–27 cycle involves nine teams, with ranking based on the percentage of available points earned. A Test match, its bilateral series and the championship table are three related records, so a viewing request needs more than the initials WTC.
The cycle is larger than a single tour
The current playing conditions give each team six series, three at home and three away. A named bilateral series is part of that larger programme; the championship is not one short venue-based tournament in which every match happens together.
When following a team, keep three identifiers: the cycle, the opponent series and the numbered Test. A search for the team and “World Test Championship” can find standings or an old final rather than the current match. Adding the opponent and match number makes it possible to distinguish the intended event from general championship coverage.
Percentage is a different measure from raw points
ICC describes 12 points for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw, with the leaderboard determined by points percentage. Its playing conditions also include slow-over-rate point deductions. A raw points total therefore should not be read as the complete ranking method.
For a table explanation, read the heading and notes before comparing two teams. Do not assume that more completed Tests or a larger raw total automatically means a higher percentage. A result report explains a particular match; the standings incorporate the applicable championship calculation. Keep those sources together when assessing how a result affects the cycle.
Distinguish the ongoing cycle from its final
Use the current ICC event and member-board fixtures to identify the actual series and Test. Specify the teams, match number, venue and day of play when looking for a particular session. A Test can span multiple days, so a date alone may refer to a different day’s coverage.
For the championship final, use the specifically named final event rather than transferring details from a prior cycle. Review event times and authorised viewing information independently. The title “World Test Championship” does not establish a television channel or a viewing entitlement, and this reference makes no claim that Hot IPTV includes a Test, an entire series or the final.
Sources and review
- World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle commences with Sri Lanka-Bangladesh and England-India series — International Cricket Council
- ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 Playing Conditions — International Cricket Council