India vs Australia: The Final Showdown of the World Test Championship 2023
On June 7, 2021, India and Australia will clash in a winner-takes-all match to conclude the 2021-23 cycle of the World Test Championship. Rohit Sharma’s men will be facing Pat Cummins and his team in a one-off Test match at The Oval. The victor of this game will be crowned the World Test Champions. But what happens if the WTC final ends in a draw?
The Prize at Stake: The ICC Test Mace
India and Australia will be vying for the ICC Test Mace when they go head-to-head at the historic Oval ground. The five-day Test match will determine the champion, with the winner taking over the mantle from the defending champions, New Zealand.
No Tiebreaker: Joint Winners if the Test Match Ends in a Draw
Unlike T20 or ODIs, there is no tiebreaker to decide the winner of the Test match. The playing conditions state that a draw or a tie will result in both teams being crowned joint winners. If the India vs Australia Test match ends in a draw, both sides will be declared joint champions.
Conclusion
The India vs Australia Test match is sure to be an epic showdown, with the winner taking home the ICC Test Mace and the title of World Test Champions. However, if the match ends in a draw, both sides will be declared joint champions of the World Test Championship 2023.