Virat Kohli OUT, Yashasvi Jaiswal to open, Pat Cummins as captain, Bumrah to lead in..., Here is best XI of WTC 2023-25 cycle

Written By: Ankit Kumar | Updated: Jun 17, 2025, 5:20 PM

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Virat Kohli misses out, Yashasvi Jaiswal opens, Pat Cummins named captain, Bumrah leads the pace attack — check out the best playing XI of the WTC 2023-25 cycle.

South Africas historic victory — South Africa's historic victory

South Africa recorded a historic victory in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final. The team, captained by Temba Bavuma, defeated Australia to win the ICC title after 27 years and clinch their first world title.

Different winners, intense competition — Different winners, intense competition

With this victory, the winners of all three editions of the WTC have become different – New Zealand (2021), Australia (2023) and now South Africa (2025). Nine teams competed fiercely in the two-year cycle.

Yashasvi Jaiswal – Stormy Start — Yashasvi Jaiswal – Stormy Start

India’s illustrious Jaiswal made his debut against West Indies in this cycle in July 2023 and scored a total of 1798 runs. He scored 4 centuries, two double centuries and 10 half-centuries. He was the second highest run-scorer of this cycle.

England’s Ben Duckett and Joe Root shine — England’s Ben Duckett and Joe Root shine

Ben Duckett played a key role in England’s fast-paced batting style. He scored 1470 runs. Meanwhile, Joe Root scored the most runs for the second consecutive time – 1968 runs, with 7 centuries and 7 fifties.

Kane Williamson and Kamindu Mendis — Kane Williamson and Kamindu Mendis

Kane Williamson scored 1152 runs and scored 5 centuries despite playing fewer matches. Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis scored 1000 runs at an average of 62.38 and set a record by hitting consecutive fifties in the first 8 Tests.

Wicketkeepers and all-rounders: Alex Carey and Ravindra Jadeja — Wicketkeepers and all-rounders: Alex Carey and Ravindra Jadeja

Australia's Alex Carey scored 1020 runs and was the most successful among wicketkeepers. Meanwhile, India’s Ravindra Jadeja scored 664 runs and 55 wickets, the only player to score 500+ runs and 50+ wickets in this cycle.

Key bowlers: Pat Cummins, Bumrah and Rabada — Key bowlers: Pat Cummins, Bumrah and Rabada

Australia’s Pat Cummins (80), India’s Jasprit Bumrah (77) and South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (56) were the deadliest bowlers of the cycle. Bumrah took wickets at an average of 15.09.

Spin bowler: Nathan Lyon — Spin bowler: Nathan Lyon

Australia’s Nathan Lyon made it as the only leading spinner to take 66 wickets in 17 matches. He edged out Ravichandran Ashwin by a margin.

Nathan Lyon picks up wicket of Virat Kohli during India vs Australia 2nd test match — Nathan Lyon picks up wicket of Virat Kohli during India vs Australia 2nd test match

A big loss for Indian team. Virat Kohli gave his wicket to Nathan Lyon. He made 12 runs 12 runs during the match. Australian players celebrate the wicket of Captain Virat Kohli during day one of the second test match between India and Australia held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

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