ICC World Test Championship

ICC World Test Championship

Question: Which cricket team has won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship?
(a) India
(b) New Zealand
(c) Australia
(d) England
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • New Zealand defeated India to win the first ICC World Test Championship.
  • The final test cricket match of the Championship was played on 18 -23 June 2021 in Ageas Bowl Stadium,Southampton(England).The Championship began in 2019.
  • New Zealand chased down the target of 139 to win the first-ever World Test Championship final with eight wickets in hand.
  • Kyle Jamieson (NZ) has been adjudged as the “Player of the match”, while Kane Williamson (NZ) is the “Player of the series”.
  • The top three team of Championship are New Zealand,India and Australia respectively.

Links:
https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-crowned-world-test-champions-they-re-the-best-in-our-history-says-richard-hadlee-1818742-2021-06-24