The ICC World Test Championship is regarded as the international Test cricket premier tournament and is many times touted as the Test World Cup. It dates back to 1996 when the then-legendary former cricket player Clive Lloyd raised the idea. To this day, this championship has been developed into an honorable platform in which the finest players and teams in the game's longest format are put into competition. Since it was reintroduced on the very first day, Test cricket attracted a worldwide following and regained relevance and excitement. The ICC World Test Championship further cements its place within the cricket calendar by reverting basically to what it originally was—excellence in competition. Inaugurating season Nine teams participated in the ICC World Test Championship 2019, including Australia, India, England, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and the West Indies. After two years of fierce competition, it was New Zealand who emerged as the winners, with Australia coming third and India coming second. And this inaugural season is what set the future for this championship to become an epitome of cricketing talent and endurance, apart from proving the competitiveness of the nations. The 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship Championship match was played between Australia and India. Australia won the match against India by a margin of 209 runs after quite an elusive fight on the field. Well, after that exciting conclusion, which did so much to underline the talent and tenacity of both teams, the supremacy of Australia in the game's longest format was really cemented. That was a historic moment in the annals of cricket history, underlining the passion and enthusiasm the ICC World Test Championship brings to the fore. Also Read: Top Run Scorers in Test Cricket Points Distribution in ICC Tournaments. Regardless of a series's length, ICC allows 120 points for any series to equal the score. For a four–match series, the four-match share divides the points to be shared, which would amount to thirty per match. In relation, every match in a two-match series is half the points worth 60 points each.The ICC World Test Championship will ensure that this egalitarian structure not only ensures fairness but also equality for the game, regardless of how many games are involved in a series. It showcases how seriously the championship works toward giving every team an equal playing field to be able to help raise the profile of Test cricket within the international landscape. Scenario's After Draw If the last game of the ICC World Test Championship ends in a draw or if the match is tied, then two competing teams would be declared as joint winners. In other words, for any deadlocked final game, be it the IPL or even an ODI, this result often is in the shape of a Super Over. In the case of a Super Over, one more over is provided with both the winning sides bowling and batting again, wherein the ultimate objective becomes either dismissing the opposition or scoring most runs. Otherwise, the team that scored highest in the Super Over would win the final match. But, in case the game gets a draw or tie, the Test Championship rules preserve the honor and legacy associated with the Test cricket form through paying respect and highlighting the special qualities and value of the longest format of the game by awarding a shared championship title. Also Read | ODI Powerplay Rules: A Comprehensive Guide for Cricket Enthusiasts
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