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WTC Points Table after New Zealand and England are docked 3 penalty points each: Kiwis drop down to 5th, India still on top | Cricket News

WTC Points Table after New Zealand and England are docked 3 penalty points each: Kiwis drop down to 5th, India still on top | Cricket News

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ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table Update: New Zealand and England were both docked three penalty points due to slow overate in the 1st Test between the two countries with the Kiwis’ aspirations to book a spot in the World Test Championship final suffering a blow. With the 3-point penalty, the Black Caps have now slid down to 5th spot with Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa and India all ahead of them. The penalty to the Kiwis was a welcome news for India who lead the table with 61.11 percentage points. New Zealand now have a points percentage of 47.92 percent and can only move as high as 55.36 percent with victories from their remaining two fixtures against England. South Africa (59.26), Australia (57.26) and Sri Lanka (50) are placed second, third and fourth respectively. This means New Zealand will now have to win both the remaining matches against England and wait for several other results to go their way if they want to make it to the final in 2025 at Lords. “The …

WTC Points Table after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa pip Australia, Sri Lanka to reach 2nd spot with Durban win; India on top | Cricket News

WTC Points Table after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa pip Australia, Sri Lanka to reach 2nd spot with Durban win; India on top | Cricket News

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ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table Update: South Africa rose to the second spot in the WTC 2023-25 Points Table on Saturday after beating Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban. Winning the first Test of the two-match series propelled the Proteas past Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia to second place, with their points percentage (PCT) rising from 54.17 to 59.25. South Africa have three Tests remaining, one against Sri Lanka and two against Pakistan at home next month. Should they win all games, South Africa will finish with a PCT above 69, confirming one spot in next year’s WTC final at Lord’s from June 11-15. India leads the WTC standings, having reclaimed the top spot last week after beating Australia in the first Test at Perth. India have four games remaining in this cycle while defending champions Australia have six games remaining against India and Sri Lanka. Updated WTC points table after South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Pos. Team Matches Ded. PTS contested Points PCT P W L D 1 …

WTC Points Table after Perth Test: India reclaim No. 1 spot with win over Australia in 1st BGT match | Cricket News

WTC Points Table after Perth Test: India reclaim No. 1 spot with win over Australia in 1st BGT match | Cricket News

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ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table: India bounced back to the top of the WTC points table standings on Monday after defeating Australia by 295 runs in Perth in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. After ceding the top spot to Australia following a 0-3 whitewash loss to New Zealand at home earlier this month, India’s ninth win of this cycle helped them leapfrog the Aussies to the top. India’s point percentage (PCT) moved back up into the 60s, to 61.11, as Australia’s corresponding numbers dipped from 62.5 to 57.69, marginally ahead of third-placed Sri Lanka (58.33). India cannot afford another loss in their remaining four games to reach the WTC final on their own terms. With five wins in Australia, India can, at best, finish with 158 points and a points PCT of 69.29. India and Australia will next lock horns  in the Day-Night pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval from December 6-10. Updated WTC points table after India vs Australia 1st Test Pos. Team Matches Ded. PTS contested Points PCT P W L …

WTC Points Table after IND-NZ 3rd Test: India lose top spot after series whitewash in Mumbai, Australia first | Cricket News

WTC Points Table after IND-NZ 3rd Test: India lose top spot after series whitewash in Mumbai, Australia first | Cricket News

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India suffered their first-ever home series whitewash in a three-match Test series, losing the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai by 25 runs on Sunday. . Last week in Pune, New Zealand had become only the third team after Australia (2004) and England (2012) to record a Test series win in India in the 21st century (since January 1, 2001). India thereby slipped to the second spot in the WTC rankings, with a PCT dip 58.33, falling behind defending champions, Australia (62.5). Rohit Sharma’s side cannot afford another loss in their remaining five games to reach the WTC final on their own terms. With five wins in Australia, India can at best finish on 158 points with a points PCT of 69.29. Updated WTC points table after India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Pos. Team Matches Ded. PTS contested Points PCT P W L D 1 Australia 12 8 3 1 10 144 90 62.5 2 India 14 8 5 1 2 168 98 58.33 3 Sri Lanka 9 5 4 0 0 …

Can India qualify for WTC final if they lose Mumbai Test to New Zealand? Qualification scenarios explained | Cricket News

Can India qualify for WTC final if they lose Mumbai Test to New Zealand? Qualification scenarios explained | Cricket News

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India’s chances to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) will suffer a massive slump if they lose the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium and receive a series white-wash at the hands of New Zealand on Sunday. After Jadeja’s 10-wicket match haul with two five-fors, India were set a 147-run target. However, the hosts suffered a massive collapse, leaving them five down for 28. A defeat here could mean catastrophic for India’s chances, with their remaining five Tests to be played against Australia, Down Under. New Zealand’s 2-0 series lead in Pune had meant India’s WTC points percentage (PCT) dipped from above 74 percent to 62.82 per cent within eight days. However, Rohit Sharma’s team still clings on to the top spot, with a slender lead over second-placed Australia at 62.50. Besides Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka are the other teams that can hamper India’s chances in the remainder of this cycle. How many defeats can India afford from here? To qualify without depending on others, India cannot afford …

While India-Australia will face off for WTC qualification, South Africa looking to sneak in edgeways after hammering Bangladesh | Cricket News

While India-Australia will face off for WTC qualification, South Africa looking to sneak in edgeways after hammering Bangladesh | Cricket News

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While New Zealand are keen on maxing the mathematical chance they have of qualifying for the World Test Championship, India needs at least 4 wins out of 6 Tests – including at Mumbai – to keep other chasing teams at bay. However, South Africa have entered the ring climbing one spot in the points table, after registering an innings and 273 runs win in the second Test against Bangladesh on Thursday, their biggest victory in the history of Test cricket. It pushes them to 4th spot, with chances of shooting up even further. With a points percentage of 54.17, the Proteas went past Kiwis who are at 50 per cent. India and Australia are perched at the top with 62.82% (8 wins from 12 matches) and 62.50% (8 wins from 13 matches) respectively. The Border Gavaskar series will be a straight shoot-off, as India need 4 from 6 atleast, including the Mumbai Test and Australia require 5 off 7 to seal the top spot. New Zealand though will fancy their chances, given Australia and India …

WTC Points Table update after IND vs NZ 2nd Test: India’s PCT slips with Pune loss, Australia still 2nd | Cricket News

WTC Points Table update after IND vs NZ 2nd Test: India’s PCT slips with Pune loss, Australia still 2nd | Cricket News

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India suffered a crushing 113-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test in Pune, dropping crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points and also conceding their first Test series defeat on home soil since 2012. Saturday’s loss was the first time India endured consecutive defeats to New Zealand at home. The BlackCaps have become only the third team after Australia (2004) and England (2012) to record a Test series win in India in the 21st century (since January 1, 2001). India’s WTC Final qualification scenarios explained India’s WTC points PCT slipped down from 68.06 to 62.82, holding only a marginal lead over defending champions Australia, who are placed with a PCT of 62.5. India have six more matches this cycle, one against New Zealand in Mumbai and five in the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. On Day 2, India were bowled out for 156 in reply to New Zealand’s 259. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner wreaked havoc with his career-best figures of 7/53. The visitors then set up a 359-run target on the back of …

Can India qualify for WTC final if they lose Pune Test to New Zealand? Qualification scenarios explained | Cricket News

Can India qualify for WTC final if they lose Pune Test to New Zealand? Qualification scenarios explained | Cricket News

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India’s chances to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) will take a massive hit if they suffer a defeat to New Zealand in the second Test and concede a home Test series loss after 12 years in Pune. New Zealand’s 2-0 series lead will mean India’s WTC points percentage (PCT) will dip from above 74 percent to 62.82 percent within eight days. However, Rohit Sharma’s team will still cling onto the top spot, with a slender lead over second-placed Australia at 62.50. IND vs NZ 2nd Test Day 3 Live India’s WTC qualification chances after 2nd Test vs New Zealand India’s WTC chances will marginally remain within their grasp. However, results of other teams can also aid their cause should any further slip-ups occur in the remaining six Tests. India will next play New Zealand in the third Test in Mumbai from November 1 before featuring in their last five Tests of this cycle in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between November 22 and early January. Besides Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and Sri …

WTC Points Table update after IND vs NZ 1st Test: India drop PCT with Bengaluru loss; Final qualification scenarios | Cricket News

WTC Points Table update after IND vs NZ 1st Test: India drop PCT with Bengaluru loss; Final qualification scenarios | Cricket News

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India dropped its lead at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Points Table after losing the first Test against New Zealand by eight wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Recovering from a first-innings debacle where they were bundled for 46, India made the Kiwis stretch to reach a 107-run target and record their first Test win in the country since 1988. IND vs NZ DAY 5 HIGHLGHTS India’s points percentage (PCT) slipped from 74.24 to 68.05 across 12 Tests this cycle, ahead of Australia who rank second with a 62.5 PCT. With their fourth win, New Zealand climbed up to the fourth spot. WTC qualification scenarios for India after 1st Test loss vs New Zealand India now have seven Tests remaining this cycle – two v New Zealand and five against Australia. Inda will need to win five of these games to reach the final without depending on other results. If other results sway their way, India can also qualify for next year’s WTC final with four wins. India …

WTC Points Table update 2023-25: Sri Lanka beat NZ, improve PCT on 3rd spot; India, Australia maintain lead | Cricket News

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Sri Lanka completed an emphatic innings and 154-run win over New Zealand in the second Test at Galle, securing a 2-0 series sweep to improve their standings on the ICC World Test Championship standings on Sunday. With their fifth win in nine matches in the WTC 2023-25 cycle, Sri Lanka bettered their points percentage (PCT) from 50 to 55.55 percent. Meanwhile, the Kiwis slid down from the fourth spot to seventh, behind England, Bangladesh and South Africa. Pakistan and West Indies occupy the last two spots. Two-time finalists India and defending champions Australia lead the WTC standings, with PCTs of 71.67 and 62.50. India, who could endure a draw against Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur, can see their PCTs drop to 68.18 without an outright win. Sri Lanka are next slated to tour South Africa for two Tests before hosting Australia in January. The BlackCaps will next face India in a three-match Test series, starting in Bengaluru on October 16. Here is a look at the updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table …