The third Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw due to persistent rain in Brisbane. Despite Australia dominating with both bat and ball, India's resilient performance in the second innings helped them avoid the follow-on. This result means that both teams earned 4 points each in the ongoing World Test Championship. However, India's and Australia's percentage points have dropped slightly, keeping them at the 3rd and 2nd positions respectively in the WTC points table.
After a dominant 109-run victory over Sri Lanka, South Africa has emerged as the new leader in the World Test Championship points table, surpassing Australia. The win was led by Keshav Maharaj who took five wickets, securing a 2-0 series sweep for the home team. With two more home tests against Pakistan, South Africa is now in a strong position to qualify for their first WTC final next year.
The Indian cricket team secured their position at the top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table with their convincing win against Australia in the first Test of the ongoing series. Captain Virat Kohli showed his batting prowess with an unbeaten century, breaking multiple records in the process. This win puts India in a strong position to qualify for the WTC 2025 final at Lord's next year.
India secured the top spot in the World Test Championship standings with a percentage of points won of 61.11%. This was achieved after their 295-run victory over Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Test in Perth. Australia, who were previously at the top, have slipped to second position, while India needs three wins in the remaining four matches to secure a spot in the WTC final. The victory is significant for the team, as it is their biggest Test win in Australia.
In a thrilling test match between India and Australia, India emerged as victorious with a 295-run win, reclaiming the top spot on the ICC World Test Championship points table. With this win, India's Points Percentage has improved to 61.11% in the ongoing WTC cycle, pushing Australia to the second spot. However, to ensure a smooth qualification for the WTC final, Australia needs to win five out of their remaining six Test matches, leaving them with a challenging task ahead. On the other hand, Team India needs three more wins in the ongoing series against Australia to secure their spot in the WTC final.
Team India (IND) faced a crushing defeat against New Zealand (NZ) in the third and final Test of the series, succumbing to unbeaten run-chase pressure. The match, which took place at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, saw Rishabh Pant emerge as a standout player for India with his natural and aggressive batting style. Despite the loss, Pant's performance has given the team some hope and positives ahead of their upcoming tour of Australia. However, the devastating defeat has also hindered India's chances for qualifying in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, as they slip to the second spot in the points table behind Australia.
After a crushing 113-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the second Test in Pune, India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final have taken a major hit. It was the first time India had been beaten at home by New Zealand in a Test series, and this loss also resulted in a drop in India's WTC points percentage to 62.82, giving them a narrow lead over Australia. With other teams like New Zealand and Pakistan achieving big wins in their respective Tests, the race for the top spot in the WTC is intensifying.
Despite the loss, India maintains their top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but their chances for the final are not guaranteed. Skipper Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment in the team's performance and stated that it's too early to think about the WTC final. With six games left, India will have to secure at least three more victories to maintain their position in the championship race. However, their next big challenge will be the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where their impressive record over the past six years makes them strong contenders.
South Africa registered an impressive win over Bangladesh in the first Test match at Mirpur, after a decade-long wait for a Test match win in Asia. The victory propelled South Africa to the fourth spot in the World Test Championship points table, taking them one step closer to securing a spot in the WTC Final next year at Lord’s. The star of the match for South Africa was Kagiso Rabada, who claimed nine wickets in the game, while Kyle Verreynne’s century in the first innings and Mehidy Hasan’s fighting knock for Bangladesh were other highlights of the match.
Despite challenging weather conditions, Rohit Sharma-led India dominates in Kanpur Test, securing a 2-0 win against Bangladesh. With this victory, India now holds the top position on the ICC World Test Championship points table. In order to secure a spot in the WTC Final at Lord's, India will need to win four more matches and draw one in their remaining eight tests before 2023. However, with strong competition from Australia and Sri Lanka, the race to the finals will be an exciting one for cricket fans to watch.