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ICC WTC Points Table 2025-27 update: India slip to 4th in standings after Kolkata Test defeat, South Africa in top 2 | Cricket News

ICC WTC Points Table 2025-27 update: India slip to 4th in standings after Kolkata Test defeat, South Africa in top 2 | Cricket News

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ICC WTC 2025-2027 Updated Standings after IND vs SA 1st Test: India slipped down to the fourth position after suffering a fatal 30-run defeat to reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Chasing 123 runs, India crumbled under pressure on a heavily spin-friendly wicket, crashing out for 93 runs. India had also landed another blow after losing Test skipper Shubman Gill to a neck spasm before the day’s play. Led by Proteas captain Temba Bavuma’s solid 55 not out, South Africa mustered 153 runs in the second innings. Bavuma was the only batter to cross more than 40 runs in the entire Test as the Saffers won their first Test in India in 15 years. India have now lost three Tests in the ongoing WTC cycle, following two losses in England earlier this year. Meanwhile, South Africa who began their title defence in Pakistan last month, has now won two of their three matches thus far, their 66.67 PCT placing them second only to Australia who have won all …

India drop down 2 spots, hosts gain big – India TV

India drop down 2 spots, hosts gain big – India TV

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Image Source : AP India suffered a 10-wicket hammering at the hands of Australia in Adelaide in the pink-ball Test match Australia stormed back into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a scintillating 10-wicket win. The pink-ball clash was always going to be a tricky one for the visitors since they haven’t played one in more than two and a half years and under lights in helpful conditions, Australian bowlers proved to be too good for India’s flailing batting line-up. Travis Head was the star with the bat for the Australians, smashing a run-a-ball 140 but more than the bowling, the lack of defiance and accountability from the batters in both innings probably cost India the match. The loss had serious repercussions on India’s position on the World Test Championship (WTC) points table as the two-time finalists dropped a couple of places from the top to the third. India’s PCT reduced to 57.29 after the defeat and now their qualification for the final has taken a serious hit. On the other hand, Australia after a blip in Perth …

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 …

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 …

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 …

ICC World Test Championship Points Table Update after Pakistan’s humiliating loss against England in Multan Test – India TV

ICC World Test Championship Points Table Update after Pakistan’s humiliating loss against England in Multan Test – India TV

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Image Source : AP Pakistan vs England. Pakistan’s slump on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) table continues after their loss in the Multan Test to England by an innings and 47 runs. The Shan Masood-led side has also been knocked out of the race to the ICC World Test Championship finals. Fighting for a draw on the fifth and final day of the Multan Test, Pakistan needed Aamer Jamal and Salman Ali Agha to showcase a herculean effort. While the dynamic fought really hard, the task was nearly impossible to pull off. Salman and Jamal added 109 runs for the seventh wicket and frustrated the English bowlers initially on day five. Left-arm orthodox bowler Jack Leach put an end to the frustration as he trapped Salman in front of his stumps at an individual score of 63. Salman missed the ball completely and was adjudged out on the field. The Pakistan allrounder challenged the decision and reviewed it straightaway, only to meet disappointment. Ball tracking ruled the decision in favour of Leach and the …

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 …

WTC points table update after SL vs NZ and IND vs BAN Test matches – India TV

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Image Source : AP Sri Lanka cricket team Sri Lanka have jumped to third position in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table with their 63-run win over New Zealand who have now slipped to the fourth position. It was a well-fought Test match in Galle between the two teams but in the end, Sri Lanka’s spinners were superior as the hosts defended 275 runs easily. Rachin Ravindra waged a lone battle with 92 runs but his efforts went in vain. Coming into the fifth day, the home team needed two wickets to win while the Kiwis were 68 runs away from victory. But it took only 3.4 overs for Sri Lanka to wrap things up with Prabath Jayasuriya picking both wickets. As far as the WTC points table is concerned, Sri Lanka registered their fourth win in this cycle to take their PCT to 50. On the other hand, New Zealand suffered their fourth loss in seven matches of WTC 2023-25 and their PCT has dropped to 42.86 with this loss. On Sunday (September 22), …