Explained: If the WTC 2023 Final is drawn, who will win the trophy?

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India and Australia meet today for the final day of the World Test Championship final..

India are batting on 164 runs after losing three crucial wickets on the fourth day of the Test match..

The international cricketing body said if the WTC 2023 Final between India and Australia end in a draw then the prestigious mace will be shared and both the teams will be declared joint winners..

As per item 16.3.3 of the Playing Conditions for the World Test Championship Final, the mace will be shared and the prize money distributed equally among the two finalists should the match finish in a draw" ICC said in the blog post...

It is unlikely that day 5 of the WTC Final will be washed out by rain, as adverse weather conditions have not caused any disruption to the Test Match so far..

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