Lord’s Cricket Ground, London — Team India defeated Australia by 7 wickets to lift the ICC World Test Championship Mace 2025-26, ending a six-year wait for the sport’s most prestigious prize in the longest format.
Captain Rohit Sharma, 39, lifted the mace amid scenes of jubilation as hundreds of Indian fans erupted in blue-and-white celebration.
How It Happened
Day 1-2: Bumrah Demolishes Australia
Jasprit Bumrah returned figures of 6/32 as Australia were skittled for 156 in their first innings. India replied with 387, anchored by a masterful 143 from Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Day 3-4: India Tightens the Grip
Australia fought back in their second innings, with Steve Smith scoring 98 before Ravindra Jadeja dismissed him with a ball that turned sharply. Australia were all out for 241, setting India a target of 11 runs.
Day 5: The Chase and the Mace
Shubman Gill hit the winning boundary finishing unbeaten on 7 as India knocked off the target. A fitting end.
The Stars
Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah — 9 wickets in the match at 11.4 apiece.
Player of the Series: Yashasvi Jaiswal — 612 runs in the WTC cycle’s final three series, including two double-centuries.
Unsung Hero: Ravindra Jadeja — Playing his last Test, Jadeja took 8 wickets and scored 67 in the first innings.
India’s WTC Record
| WTC Cycle | Result |
|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Final lost to New Zealand |
| 2021-23 | Final lost to Australia |
| 2023-25 | Final lost to South Africa |
| 2025-27 | Winners |
The fourth time was the charm.