India’s historic victory changed the entire equation of WTC points table
In the Cape Town Test match, India defeated South Africa (IND vs SA 2nd Test) by 7 wickets, ending the 2-Test series at 1-1. After losing the first test match, it seemed that the Indian team could now lose the series. But in the second test, the Indian bowlers performed charisma and played an important role in India winning the test. Siraj and Bumrah bowled charismatically and made important contributions to India leveling the series. Let us tell you that due to the series being tied, the Indian team has strengthened its position and reached the top in the points table of the World Test Championship 2023-25 (WTC 2023-25 Points Table). So far in the cycle of World Test Championship 2023-25, the Indian team has played 4 Test matches in which it has won 2 and lost one and one Test match has been drawn.
India’s winning percentage has reached 54.16, which is the highest. Let us tell you that India was also fined for slow over rate in the first test, but India has compensated for it by performing brilliantly in the second test and has now reached the top.
South African team is at second place. After winning the first Test, there was an expectation that South Africa would be on top at the end of the Test series, but that did not happen. South Africa is currently at second position in the World Test Championship points table. Africa’s winning percentage is 50. So far, South Africa has played 2 Tests in this circle, winning one and losing the other.
India move to the top 📈
— ICC (@ICC) January 5, 2024
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New Zealand team is at number three. Kiwi team currently has a winning percentage of 50. New Zealand has also played two Tests so far, winning one and losing the other. At the same time, Australia is at number four. Sydney test match is going on between Australia and Pakistan. Currently the winning percentage of the Australian team is 50 and the team has played 7 test matches till the Sydney Test in which they have won 4, lost 2 and one test match has been drawn. At the same time, Bangladesh team is at fifth position.
Pakistan’s condition is bad
Before the Sydney Test match, Pakistan has played 4 Test matches so far in this new circle, out of which Pakistan has lost 2 matches against Australia. At present, after playing 4 tests, Pakistan has a winning percentage of 45.83. And is at number six.
Series win against Pakistan can change the equation
If the Australian team is successful in completely annihilating Pakistan 3-0 by winning the Sydney Test match, then the Australian team will gain an advantage and will reach the top by defeating India. At the same time, the Indian team now has to play a 5-match test series against England in the end of January. This test series is going to be very important in view of the World Test Championship. The England team would also like to perform better in this series and move up in the WTC points table.
